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Peter Wight Yoars Jr.
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Vast experience in litigating complex cases involving: Professional, medical, engineering and legal malpractice; commercial litigation; construction; environmental regulations and toxic torts; patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, license and non-compete disputes; contract disputes; and products liability. Experience includes numerous successful federal and state jury trials (first chair), appeals, arbitrations and mediations.
Experienced Civil & Commercial Litigation Attorney.
Represents clients in a wide variety of business disputes including those involving: Contracts; partnerships; limited liability companies; corporations and matters relating to their respective partners, members & shareholders; trademark disputes; trade secrets; fiduciary duties, and fraud.
Extensive experience in the construction and engineering sector counseling clients on legal and regulatory aspects involved in these areas and related contracting.
A solution-driven attorney with experience in all aspects and phases of complex civil and commercial litigation, settlements, arbitrations and mediations. Peter has vast experience with jury and non-jury trials in state and Federal courts as well as arbitrations, mediations and other forms of ADR.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Lawsuits and Disputes
60%
27 years
Construction and Development
25%
27 years
Business
15%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 26 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Posted by Kim | August 01, 2011 | Medical Malpractice
Peter Yoars Jr
I have found Mr. Yoars to be a knowledgeable attorney in med mal matters. He is responsive to requests and is prompt with his filings. He works aggressively to get meritless cases dismissed. I would highly recommend Peter.
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"I endorse this lawyer. He's a well respected member of the legal community, and highly regarded by his clients."
"Peter is an excellent medical malpractice attorney. He is very experienced representing both plainitffs and a defendants. He is a fine trial attorney and a tenacious adversary."
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Experience
Honors
2022
IAE Award for NY Commercial Litigation, International Advisory Experts (IAE)
2022
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Top 1% of America's Lawyers, The American Registery
2021
IAE Award for NY Commercial Litigation, International Advisory Experts
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Top Rated Lawyers in New York, Premier Lawyers of America
2020
Top Rated Lawyers in Connecticut, Premier Lawyers of America
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Top 1% of Attorneys in America, Premier Lawyers of America
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals 2016 - Top 1%, Americas Most Honored
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Rated Lawyers in Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2014
Top Rated Law Firms, Martindale-Hubbell®
2014
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Principal, Yoars Law PLLC
2015 - 2016
Partner, Goldberg Segalla, LLP
2007 - 2015
Shareholder, Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, PC
2005 - 2007
Senior Associate & Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Todd J. Krouner
2000 - 2005
Trial Attorney, Barton Barton & Plotkin
1996 - 2000
Associate, Law Offices of Dominick J. Robustelli
1995 - 1995
Legal Intern, Pace University Environmental Litigation Clinic
Associations
2016 - Present
Claims & Litigation Management AllianceMember
2015 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationLawyers Assistance Steering Committee
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on Construction LawDivision 10, Energy & Environment Steering Committee
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on Construction LawDivision 10, State Legislation Chair
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on Construction LawDivision 10, Publications Liaison
Pennsylvania Bar Association
2014 - 2015
UPMC Hamot Medical CenterEthics Committee
2012 - 2015
Coalition of Attorneys & Physicians of Erie, ECBAPlanning Committee
2012 - 2015
Hamot Health FoundationBoard of Corporators
2009 - 2015
Erie County Bar Association (PA)Civil Litigation Section Committee
2009 - 2015
Jamestown Bar AssociationSteering Committee Chair of LHL
2009 - 2010
Erie County Bar Association (PA)Co-chair Civil Litigation Sect. Committee
2009 - 2015
United Way of Erie CountyYoung Leaders Society Steering Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Jones v Westchester County, ___AD3d___, 2022 NY Slip Op 01774 (2022)
Appeal won. Defense verdict reinstated.
Pugh v. Hamot Medical Center, 965 A.2d 312, 2008 Pa. Super. LEXIS 5459 (Pa. Super. Ct., 2008).
Superior Court affirmed lower court's decision.
Koinis v. Goldschlag, 2003 NY Jury Verdicts Review LEXIS 875, Index No.3347/98, (Pub. Aug. 2003)
$ 1,258,660 Gross Verdict
Miller v. James, 262 A.D.2d 617, 691 N.Y.S.2d 353 (2nd Dept., 1999).
The court affirmed lower court's decision.
Long Island Soundkeeper Fund, Inc. v. N.Y.A.C., 94 Civ. 0436 (RPP), 1995 WL 358777 (S.D.N.Y. 1995).
Borges v. Township of Irvington, 2006 WL 2861271 (N.J.Sup.L. 2006).
Torres v. Rohani, 2006 WL 1438366 (N.Y.Sup. 2006).
Davis v. River Place I, LLC, 2004 WL 1334600 (N.Y.Sup. 2004).
Whitfield v. City of New York, et al., NYVS Case #111686, 10/28/03.
Scanlan v. Tilcon New York, Inc., 2003 WL 21432191 (N.Y.Sup.).
Sheffer v. Metro-North Commuter RR Co., NYVS Case # 98510, 10/25/02.
Forte v. KGS Assocs., ATLA Law Reporter, Feb. 2004, 5/3/02.
Nadolny v. Hamot Medical Center, 94 Erie Cnty. Legal J. 38 (Sep. 23, 2011).
Wees v. O'Campo, et al., PA Verdict Search (“VSâ€) Reporter, 18-20 (Jun. 2011)
Education
1997
Pace University School of Law
J.D.
1993
Allegheny College
B.A.
1989
The Peddie School
Speaking Engagements
2016
Fiduciary Duty Initiative
Litigating Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims against Design Professionals
2014
Lecture To Physicians & Attorneys
Where Does the Doctor/Patient Attorney/Client Relationship Begin?
2014
Lecture CRNA's and Staff
Medical Record Documentation: Risk Management for the Anesthesia Team & Health Care Providers
2014
Lecture & Moderator, CLE
Doing Nothing is Not an Option,
2013
Lecture to interns & medical students
Three Legal Tips for Physician Risk Management
2013
Lecture to House Staff
Testimony in Medical Malpractice Case
2013
Lecture CRNA's
Medical Record Documentation: Risk Management for Health Care Providers
2012
Lecture to Interns, Residents & Attendings
Medical Record Documentation & Testimony in Litigation involving Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Services
2012
Lecture Physicians & Attorneys
Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word: The Proposed Apology Law in Pennsylvania
2011
Lecture to Nursing Supervisors
Litigation & Medical Record Documentation
2011
Lecture for Interns and Resident Physicians
Medical Record Documentation and Litigation
2010
Penn State Behrend
Volunteer Management 101: Developing and Implementing an Effective Program
2010
Millcreek Community Hospital
Medical Record Documentation and Litigation
2010
Long Term Care Seminar
Defending Claims Filed Against Long Term Care Facilities
2010
Erie County Bar Association
Professional Relationships 101: Lawyer to Client
2010
Claims Seminar
Anatomy of a Lawsuit: From Cradle to the Grave
2010
CAPE Communication Issues Between Attorneys and Physicians seminar
Physician Patient Privilege - How Confidential is the Information
2009
Long Term Care Seminar
Defending, Investigating and Evaluating Claims Filed Against Long Term Care Facilities
2009
Erie County Bar Association
Professional Relationships: Lawyer to Client
2009
Claims Seminar
Medical Record Documentation and Handling High Profile Cases
2008
Claims Seminar
How to Evaluate, Minimize Damages and Defend a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
2007
Claims Seminar
Brief View into Mind of Plaintiff's Attorney
N/A
St. John's University School of Law
Opening & Closing Statements
Publications
2021
Yoarslaw.com News & Knowledge
NY 2nd Dept Upholds Complaint Containing Breach of Contract & Fraud Claims Based on Breach.
2016
American Bar Association, Construction Law Forum
Construction Law Update 2015-2016 (NY)
2016
American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, 2016 Midwinter Meeting, Editor (Authors: Vyas, U., Buetler, M.)
When Green Turns Mean!
2015
Newsletter of Division 10 (Energy & Environment), American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law
Winter 2015 Edition 2x4x10 Newsletter
2015
ABA Forum on the Construction Industry
Construction Law Update 2014–2015 (NY, ID, OR)
2014
ABA Forum on the Construction Industry
Construction Law Update 2013–2014 (NY)
2014
Newsletter of Division 10 (Energy and Environment) Forum on Construction Law
Fall 2014 Edition of 2x4x10 Newsletter
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides