Peter A. Chavkin
About Peter A. Chavkin
Peter A. Chavkin is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Peter A. Chavkin is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo PC
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1977 and Princeton University, graduated 1974
Location: New York, NY
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