Peter Hart

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Also known as Peter J. Hart
Peter Hart
Peter Hart limits his practice to only representing people who are injured due to others' negligence
5.0 star rating
Wonderful lawyer with a heart!
- anonymous, Car / Auto Accident Client
5.0 star rating
A true professional who actually returns calls
- anonymous, Medical Malpractice Client

Overview

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4.6923 star rating 13 reviews
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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
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  • Karp & Hart Pc
    27 Turner Lane
    West Chester, PA 19380
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About me: Peter Hart has been working in the trenches for many, many years fighting insurance companies to ensure that his injured clients are fully and fairly... more

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Client Reviews

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4.6923 star rating 13 reviews
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5 star rating

“Wonderful lawyer with a heart!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-25 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Peter Hart is most excellent for standing up for his clients, and in seeking justice where there is injust. I'd highly recommend Peter Hart to... more
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“A true professional who actually returns calls”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-04-08 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Although my case was not worthy of pursuing in court or through insurance, Mr. Hart was a true professional who was honest and didn't waste my time... 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), 8 months ago
Stephen P. Lagoy

One of the best in the area.

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Lagoy , West Chester (PA), 8 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
Member American Association for Justice 1991–present
fund raising volunteer American Cancer 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
trial tactics Peoples Law School 2009

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