Atty. James Edward Peterson

Atty. James Edward Peterson

James Edward Peterson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, land use, elder law and 2 other areas of law. James received a Ph.D. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Depoe Bay Depoe Bay 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Peterson at a glance

James Edward Peterson is a wills, estate planning, zoning, and elder law attorney based in Depoe Bay, Oregon. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1992). Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder J.D. (—) and University of Colorado at Boulder Ph.D. (—). Serands clients in Depoe Bay, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Peterson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, land use, elder law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a Ph.D. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in Depoe Bay, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James Edward Peterson is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Oregon →

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.

James Edward Peterson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →

Land Use & Zoning

James Edward Peterson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oregon →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James Edward Peterson is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Edward Peterson

Where is James Edward Peterson's law office located?
James Edward Peterson's law practice is located in Depoe Bay, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Peterson handle?
James Edward Peterson focuses on wills, estate planning, zoning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James Edward Peterson practiced law?
James Edward Peterson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James Edward Peterson go to law school?
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Education

University of Colorado at Boulder J.D.
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University of Colorado at Boulder Ph.D.
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Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1992

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