Atty. David Warren Peters

Atty. David Warren Peters

David Warren Peters is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, surrogates court practice, elder law and 77 other areas of law. David received a A.S. degree from Monroe Community College in 1991, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Rochester Rochester 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About David Warren Peters at a glance

David Warren Peters is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Rochester, New York, practicing at David W. Peters, Esq.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in California (1991), New York (1999), and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (2001). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1998) and Monroe Community College (A.S. State, 1991). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Monroe County (Past Secretary, Elder Law Committee) and New York State Bar Associations Estate Planning Council of Rochester. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Warren Peters is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, surrogates court practice, elder law and 77 other areas of law
  • David received a A.S. degree from Monroe Community College in 1991, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at David W. Peters, Esq. in Rochester, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David Warren Peters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Warren Peters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rochester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Warren Peters

Where is David Warren Peters's law office located?
David Warren Peters's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is David W. Peters, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Warren Peters handle?
David Warren Peters focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Warren Peters practiced law?
David Warren Peters has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David Warren Peters go to law school?
David Warren Peters earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (A.S. State, 1991).
How can I contact David Warren Peters for a consultation?
You can contact David Warren Peters 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 David Warren Peters received?
David Warren Peters's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Practice Areas

Elder Law Surrogates Court Practice Trusts and Estates Adult Guardianship Advance Directives Aged And Aging Ancillary Probate Asset Protection Conservatorship Contested Trusts And Estates Contested Wills Decedents Estates Dependent Adult Abuse Elder Abuse Elder Care Elder Guardianship Elder Rights Estate Administration Estate and Gift Taxation Estate Bankruptcy Estate Litigation Estate Planning Estate Planning For Parents Of Handicapped Children Estate Planning For The Disabled Estate Planning For The Elderly Estate Planning For Unmarried Couples Estate Settlements Family Trusts Family Wealth Transfer Federal Estate And Gift Taxation Fiduciary Income Tax Fiduciary Law Fiduciary Liability Fiduciary Litigation Financial Planning Guardian Ad Litem Guardianship Guardianship Administration Guardianship and Conservatorship Incompetency Proceedings Inheritance Inheritance Tax Insurance Trusts International Estate Planning International Probate International Trusts International Trusts And Estates Life Insurance Living Trusts Living Wills Medicaid Hearings Medicaid Planning Medicare and Medicaid Medicare And Medicaid Reimbursement Mental Disability Law Missing Heir Searches Orphans Court Practice Pet Trusts Powers Of Attorney Probate Probate Administration Probate Litigation Probate Taxation Real Estate Investment Trusts Retirement Planning Social Security Disability Insurance Special Needs Trusts Successions Supplemental Security Income Surety Bonds Trust Administration Trust And Estate Collections Trust Law Trust Litigation Trust Planning Trusts And Estates Taxation Unclaimed Property Wealth Planning Wealth Preservation Wills

Education

J.D.
Hofstra University
- 1998
A.S. State
Monroe Community College
- 1991

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 2001

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