Atty. Bruce Gary Peterson

Atty. Bruce Gary Peterson

Bruce Gary Peterson is a lawyer practicing taxation, trusts and estates, business law and 1 other area of law. Bruce received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1963, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Oakland Oakland 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce Gary Peterson at a glance

Bruce Gary Peterson is an Of Counsel based in Oakland, California, practicing at Akawie & LaPietra Professional Corporation. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1977), and U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S. University, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bruce Gary Peterson is a lawyer practicing taxation, trusts and estates, business law and 1 other area of law
  • Bruce received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1963, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Bruce practices at Akawie & LaPietra Professional Corporation in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce Gary Peterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce Gary Peterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Bruce Gary Peterson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce Gary Peterson

Where is Bruce Gary Peterson's law office located?
Bruce Gary Peterson's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Akawie & LaPietra Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce Gary Peterson handle?
Bruce Gary Peterson focuses on trusts, probate, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bruce Gary Peterson practiced law?
Bruce Gary Peterson has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Bruce Gary Peterson go to law school?
Bruce Gary Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S. University, 1963).
How can I contact Bruce Gary Peterson for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce Gary Peterson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bruce Gary Peterson received?
Bruce Gary Peterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1976
B.S. University
University of California at Berkeley
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1983

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