Atty. James A. Peterson
James A. Peterson practices at James A.
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James A. Peterson is an Attorney based in Salem, Massachusetts, practicing at James A. Peterson. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1977) and Allegheny College (B.A. Cum, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Salem Bar Association (Executive Committee Member) Essex County Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (Steering Committee Member, Housing Court Bar Committee) National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Salem, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James A. Peterson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James A. Peterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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 Salem 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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