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  • Immigration Law, Criminal Law, International Law
  • Pennsylvania
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
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Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
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Ethics and Professionalism
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John Rafferty
John Rafferty July 22, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Peter is a smart, passionate, kind, and thoughtful attorney. Whether his clients need him for a large or small matter, Peter will solve the problem presented to him, and will do so excellently. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Peter and I have collaborated on many legal cases. Given Peter's unique combination of immigration law and federal criminal defense experience, he is a wealth of knowledge and an attorney I feel comfortable bringing challenging issues to, again and again.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Peter and I have worked together for the benefit of clients who need to draw on both Peter's immigration and criminal law expertise and my civil litigation background.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Over the last 8-10 years, Peter and I collaborated, consulted, and worked together for the benefit of mutual clients many times.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Peter has a unique ability to explain the law clearly, in everyday language. Peter is honest about what he doesn't know, but passionate and committed in the areas where his knowledge is robust. Peter speaks clearly, writes effectively, and approaches legal challenges with sharp analysis and creative problem solving.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Peter remains at the top of his field among lawyers in Pennsylvania by both teaching and educating his clients about the most pressing issues of today, in his practice areas.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

When I need an attorney to think through a legal maze of challenges and creatively problem solve with me, I turn to Peter.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Whether on the phone, over email, or face to face, Peter is an outstanding communicator. He's clear, concise, and considerate.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Peter's work as both a professor and as a practitioner gives him the foundation to both practice and exemplify outstanding ethics and professionalism in our community.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law, immigration law, Trial advocacy
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Peter's intelligence, curiosity, kindness, and passion enable him to connect with clients, judges, and opposing counsel, both in client consultations and inside the courtroom. Any client would be fortunate to work with Peter.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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