Peter Lawrence

Peter Lawrence is a Connecticut bankruptcy and real estate lawyer who helps clients address important financial and property decisions. Lawrence focuses on consumer bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure issues, and real estate matters. His practice supports people who need to understand debt relief options, protect property, respond to creditor pressure, or make informed decisions during difficult financial circumstances.

Lawrence graduated from Clark University and earned his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law-Camden, where he served as a law review editor. After law school, he returned to Connecticut to serve as a judicial law clerk in the Connecticut Superior Court. His education and clerkship experience support his ability to analyze financial problems, explain legal choices, and guide clients through bankruptcy, real estate matters, and practical local planning needs.

Lawrence began his legal career in commercial litigation at Cohn & Birnbaum, P.C. He later developed real estate opportunities before returning to private practice in litigation and real estate with Murphy, Laudati & Kiel, P.C. He formed his current practice with Edward P. Jurkiewicz in 2003 and now focuses on private client work involving consumer bankruptcy and real estate.

Peter Lawrence is known for a direct, non-judgmental approach that helps clients feel more comfortable when facing financial stress. His practice includes advising people on bankruptcy options, foreclosure concerns, real estate issues, and related legal decisions. By helping clients understand available paths and choose practical next steps, he provides steady guidance during some of their most important financial matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Lawrence & Jurkiewicz, LLC
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Rutgers University School of Law-Camden
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Clark University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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