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.
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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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- 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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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