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Peter Hart

Also known as Peter J. Hart
Peter Hart

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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4.6923 star rating 13 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% Personal Injury
    30 years, 1,900 cases (3 examples)
  • 40% Car / Auto Accident
    30 years, 600 cases
  • 15% Medical Malpractice
    25 years, 270 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (25%-36%)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • Karp & Hart Pc
    27 Turner Lane
    West Chester, PA 19380
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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

4.6923 star rating 13 reviews
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5 star rating

“Peter Hart”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-11-02 5 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Peter did a great job and is very detail oriented. He explained the legal process to me in plain English so I could understand what was going to... more
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“Peer and attorney”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-30 8 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Peter Hart is both a peer and my attorney. He was my only choice for representation in a personal injury matter. Peter Hart's reputation as an... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Lance J. Nelson

Peter is a great attorney and I highly recommend him.

Endorsement from lawyer: Lance Nelson , West Chester (PA), 6 months ago
Stephen P. Lagoy

One of the best in the area.

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Lagoy , West Chester (PA), 7 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 36 years since Peter Hart was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
partner at Karp and Hart, PC 1985–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1973
Temple University Law and Business B.S. 1970

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Lawyer, personal injury and medical malpractice Main Line Today Magazine 2009
Top Lawyer, personal injury and medical malpratice Main Line Today Magazine 2007
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
fund raising volunteer American Cancer Association 2007–present
volunteer American Heart Association 2007–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: I bought a car and left it at a dealership...
Peter's answer: You had a contract with them for a vehicle which was operable i assume and as such they did not... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Speech and Debate Clause-In Search of a Standard Loyola Law Review 1973

Cases
Title:
Heverly v. Caterpillar Industries
Practice Area:
Personal Injury
Outcome:
$750,000 verdict and $220,000 Workers Comp.
Description:
Plaintiff suffered a partial loss of his foot when a forklift without a backup alarm ran over him in a loud factory setting. Plaintiff was walking...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
law Peoples Law School 2005