Peter Mathew Van Dyke

Peter Mathew Van Dyke

also known as Peter Van Dyke

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 23 years

Real estate Lawyer at Glastonbury, CT
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Personal Injury, Probate

437 Naubuc Avenue, #105, Glastonbury, CT

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 37%

Van Dyke Law, LLC represents individuals refinancing, purchasing, or selling single and multifamily homes, condominiums, new construction, and vacant land.

37%
Personal Injury 32%

Van Dyke Law, LLC has handled numerous wrongful death matters, and represented many individuals injured in automobile and motorcycle accidents,

32%
Probate 31%

Van Dyke Law, LLC assists with litigation aspects of Probate Administration to resolve claims against, or in favor of, the Estate in the most efficient manner.

31%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-375 per hour

Contingency

20%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 22 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 23 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Van Dyke Law, LLC

437 Naubuc Avenue, #105, Glastonbury, CT, 06033

Van Dyke Law, LLC

430 New Park Avenue, #102, West Hartford, CT, 06110

Van Dyke Law, LLC

174 South Road , # 302, Enfield, CT, 06082

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Peter Mathew Van Dyke's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
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Posted by Gennadiy | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I would recommend Peter Van Dyke to anyone

Attorney Van Dyke has been representing my family for over 10 years. I admire his knowledge, his ability to find quick and effective solution for any complicated issue, and very efficient work of his team. As a personal injury attorney, Peter is diligent, persistent and patient. I had his represent...ation on multiple closings as well, and he and his team made every closing as stress-free as possible. Great attorney, great team, excellent work!

Posted by Chis | July 15, 2015

Home Purchase

Attorney Peter Van Dyke and his team are tremendous at what they do. They provided me with friendly, efficient and knowledgeable service throughout the entire process of purchasing my home. This was a bank owned property which lead to several unforeseen hurdles that Peter and team guided me throug...h with ease. I highly recommend them for any of your property needs!

Posted by Allison | June 22, 2015

Great Commercial Real Estate Attorney

When purchasing commercial property, I turned to Peter. Every step of the way, Peter guided me through the transaction, made fantastic suggestions, and answered my questions. Everything was worked out long before we got to the closing table. As a lawyer myself, I was impressed with Pete's ability to ...anticipate and solve problems.

Posted by Matt | May 16, 2015

Top notch lawyer

Peter serves as a trustworthy and diligent lawyer who works consistently until your legal needs are met. Peter communicates with me and keeps me involved and informed of the process and time frames in which out transactions will occur. I would, and have, referred Peter to others looking for legal as...sistance.

Posted by Mike | May 15, 2015

An Attorney who puts the Individual/Business before the $s !

Peter M Van Dyke has represented me on multiple personal and business services for 7+ years. Always professional, communicates well and quick to respond. He is all about the Individual/Business which is the most important quality for me in an attorney.

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Peter Mathew Van Dyke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Poriss

Unknown lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is one of the toughest advocates I know. He not only fights for his clients but for the greater cause also. You want a lawyer who sees the big picture, then we all win. I would not hesitate to call Pete if I needed help."

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Gregory Arcaro

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had numerous occasions over several years to interact professionally with Peter. He is an attorney of the highest integrity and professionalism. I know from client's that I have referred to him that he advocates diligently and skillfully while keeping his clients informed. I endorse Peter without any reservation."

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Owen Eagan

Real estate lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Peter for many years. He is an exceptional real estate lawyer."

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Brendan Faulkner

Real estate lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred a friend to Peter and heard from that friend a week later to express his appreciation for Peter's exceptional responsiveness and professional work product. I also know him to be a creative thinker and extremely knowledgeable when discussing cases as colleagues."

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Allison McKeen

Real estate lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Other

"When purchasing commercial property, I turned to Peter. Every step of the way, Peter guided me through the transaction, made fantastic suggestions, and answered my questions. Everything was worked out long before we got to the closing table. As a lawyer myself, I was impressed with Pete's ability to anticipate and solve problems."

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Scott Schaffer

General practice lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Peter and I were law school classmates and have worked together on a number of matters in the years since. He has provided me with great advice in civil litigation cases, and is well respected by colleagues and clients. I recommend Peter for litigation and transactional issues, including real estate, and other general matters."

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Bruce Stanger

Litigation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Peter is a smart and very capable lawyer. We worked together in the same firm years ago. Since then I have been very happy to send him clients who would benefit from both his skills and his commitment. I strongly recommend Peter."

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Ryan McKeen

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with Peter and I've hired Peter. He's handled class actions and commercial real estate transactions for me. He is a first rate human being and attorney. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Peter. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Brennen Maki

Class action lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Friend

"Pete possesses that rare combination of intelligence, ambition and approachability that make him the perfect advocate for class action claims. I immediately refer any potential class action to him, and have always been impressed with how he has handled them."

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Gregory Arcaro

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Sarah Poriss

Consumer protection lawyer

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Andrew Garza

Personal injury lawyer

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Owen Eagan

Probate lawyer

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Matthew Forrest

Car accident lawyer

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Allison McKeen

Real estate lawyer

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Brendan Faulkner

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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Scott Schaffer

Employment and labor lawyer

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Steven Arnold

Aviation lawyer

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Bruce Stanger

Business lawyer

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Brennen Maki

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James Halpin

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Ryan McKeen

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Client Choice Award - Personal Injury, AVVO

2015

Client Choice Award - Real Estate, AVVO

2015

Client's Choice Award - Probate, AVVO

2012

10 Year Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

Teaching Assistant - Moot Court, University of Connecticut School of Law

2001

International Law Journal - Assoociate Editor, University of Connecticut School of Law

2000

Teaching Assistant - Lawyering Process, University of Connecticut School of Law

1998

Membership, Beta Gamma Sigma

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Principal Attorney, Van Dyke Law, LLC

2009 - 2020

Partner, Eagan, Donohue, Van Dyke & Falsey, LLP

2003 - 2012

Associate, Stanger & Arnold, LLP

2002 - 2003

Associate, Sullivan & Worcester

Sample of Legal Cases

Suburban Services, Inc. v. SNET Information Services, Inc.

$2,747,955 settlement

Todd Lessard v. Rent-A-Center East, Inc./Blass v. Rent-Way, Inc.

$7,391,527 settlement

Prepayment Penalty Class Action

$855,000 settlement

Jennifer Blass, et al v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al

$82,426.98 settlement

Pamela Blass, et al v. Mother’s Work, Inc.

$318,964.07 settlement

Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death

$800,000.00 settlement

Rear End Accident

$500,000.00 arbitration award

Police Cruiser Accident

$435,000.00 settlement

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Education

2002

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Clark University

MBA

1993

Bowdoin College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2003

Business Law For MBAs

Business Law

2002

Business Law For MBAs

Business Law

Publications

2015

ConnecticutForSale.com Insider Advice on Buying Your Home

2014

Portfolio Media (Law360) Pernick v. Gilman et al

2014

2012

Connecticut Law Tribune Hannaford v. Mann

2012

Portfolio Media (Law360) McKeen v. Carrier IQ, Inc. et al

2011

Class Action Reports SONY COMPUTER: Faces 11th Suit Over Private Data Breach

2011

Connecticut Law Tribune Blass v. Rite Aid of Connecticut, Inc.

2009

Connecticut Law Tribune Lessard v. Lane Bryant Inc.

2008

Connecticut Law Tribune Lessard v. Rent-A-Center East Inc.

2008

2002

Connecticut Law Tribune ARE LAWYERS LIABLE ONLY TO THEIR CLIENTS?; FIVE QUESTIONS COURTS ASK WHEN DECIDING LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES

2002

Connecticut Law Tribune Magazine Law Grants Extra Probe Time

Languages

English

Activity

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