Peter H. Abdella
About Peter H. Abdella
Peter H. Abdella is a lawyer based in Rochester, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Peter H. Abdella is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Rochester, New York
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Education: University of Buffalo Law School, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Rochester, NY
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