Atty. Emil A. Peterson

Atty. Emil A. Peterson

Emil A. Peterson is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa, real estate and 2 other areas of law.

Waltham Waltham 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Emil A. Peterson at a glance

Emil A. Peterson is a probate, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Waltham, Massachusetts. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), Massachusetts (1989), and Iowa (1997). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1978) and Augustana College (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Waltham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Emil A. Peterson is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Emil received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1968, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Emil practices in Waltham, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Emil A. Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Emil A. Peterson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Emil A. Peterson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Emil A. Peterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

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

Emil A. Peterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Emil A. Peterson

Where is Emil A. Peterson's law office located?
Emil A. Peterson's law practice is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Emil A. Peterson handle?
Emil A. Peterson focuses on probate, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Emil A. Peterson practiced law?
Emil A. Peterson has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Emil A. Peterson go to law school?
Emil A. Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Emil A. Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1978
B.A.
Augustana College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
Iowa
Admitted: 1997

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