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Peter W. Yoars, Jr.

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Mr. Yoars is a trial attorney concentrating in medical malpractice and insurance defense.  He is licensed to practice in Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania.  Previously, Mr. Yoars practiced for approximately 10 years in New York City Metropolitan Area where he was responsible for all aspects of litigation and case management on numerous matters including corporate litigation, employment discrimination, premises liability, Section 1983, civil rights, construction site accidents, medical malpractice and professional malpractice.

While in law school, Mr. Yoars interned under Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. prosecuting environmental citizen suits and other matters under the Clean Water Act, Resources Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substance Control Act, and Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act.
 
 

Practice Concentration

Medical Malpractice Defense; Insurance Defense

Education Involvement

Pace University, 1997, J.D

Allegheny College, 1993 B.A.
Varsity Football, 1990 NCAA National Champions

Admissions & Certifications

New York
Connecticut
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Pennsylvania

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
New York Bar Association
Erie County Bar Association (PA);
Civil Litigation Section, Chairman
Erie County Bar Association (NY)
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Jamestown (NY) Bar Association
DRI Medical Liability & Health Care Law Committee, Member



 
 
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