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Peter L Lawrence
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As a lawyer concentrating on consumer bankruptcy and real estate, Attorney Peter Lawrence helps people through some of their most important financial decisions. His direct yet non-judgmental style puts clients at ease. With many years of professional expertise, he’ll give you a thorough understanding of your options, and help you choose the best course of action for your goals. You’ll feel confident that you’ve made the right choice.
Originally from Manchester, Attorney Lawrence attended college in Worcester, Massachusetts and graduated from Clark University. Before becoming a lawyer, he earned his real estate broker’s license and worked in real estate in Massachusetts. After attending Rutgers University School of Law-Camden, where he was a law review editor, Attorney Lawrence returned to Connecticut to serve as a judicial law clerk in the Connecticut Superior Court.
Attorney Lawrence first practiced commercial litigation at the Hartford firm of Cohn & Birnbaum, P.C. He took a hiatus from practicing law to develop a number of real estate opportunities, then returned to private practice in litigation and real estate with Murphy, Laudati & Kiel, P.C. He joined with Attorney Edward P. Jurkiewicz to form Lawrence & Jurkiewicz, LLC in 2003, and now enjoys his private client work in consumer bankruptcy and real estate.
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Licensed in Connecticut for 45 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 44 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Lawrence & Jurkiewicz, LLC
60 East Main Street, Avon, CT, 06001
Lawrence & Jurkiewicz, LLC
932 East Main Street, Torrington, CT, 06790
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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Positive review.
We had occasion to seek Attorney Peter Lawrence's opinion concerning our unfortunate need to declare bankruptcy and then seeking a Deed in Lieu for our home from a major bank—a bank that sought to confuse, delay and bully us. Although we were in a financial situation we would have never anticipated,...
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"As a fellow Bankruptcy attorney, I would highly recommend Attorney Lawrence for anyone looking to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy - has has years of experience in the industry which makes his knowledge invaluable."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - 2013
Member, Lawrence & Jurkiewicz, LLC
1980 - 1981
law clerk, State Of Connnecticut Judicial Department, superior court law clerks
Associations
Connecticut Bar Association
Member
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
Connecticut Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Law Section
Member
Education
1980
Rutgers University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
Clark University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
First time home buyers seminar
Real Estate. The legal Process of Purchasing a Home
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers