Atty. James S. Peters

Atty. James S. Peters

James S. Peters is a lawyer practicing real estate, education, business and 7 other areas of law.

Peru Peru 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James S. Peters at a glance

James S. Peters is a Partner based in Peru, Illinois, practicing at Zukowski Law Offices. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1992) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Peru, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James S. Peters is a lawyer practicing real estate, education, business and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices at Zukowski Law Offices in Peru, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James S. Peters's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James S. Peters is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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 S. Peters is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James S. Peters is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

James S. Peters is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James S. Peters is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James S. Peters

Where is James S. Peters's law office located?
James S. Peters's law practice is located in Peru, Illinois. The firm is Zukowski Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S. Peters handle?
James S. Peters focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James S. Peters practiced law?
James S. Peters has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James S. Peters go to law school?
James S. Peters earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact James S. Peters for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1992
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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