Atty. Debra Peterson

Atty. Debra Peterson

Ms. Debra Peterson is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, business and 2 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra Peterson at a glance

Debra Peterson is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Debra Peterson, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Texas (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Debra Peterson is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, business and 2 other areas of law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Debra practices at Debra Peterson, P.C. in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Debra Peterson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

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.

Debra Peterson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Debra Peterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

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

Debra Peterson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Debra Peterson

Where is Debra Peterson's law office located?
Debra Peterson's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Debra Peterson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Peterson handle?
Debra Peterson focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Debra Peterson practiced law?
Debra Peterson has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Debra Peterson go to law school?
Debra Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Debra Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1988

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