Atty. John L. Peterson

Atty. John L. Peterson

Mr. John L.

Kansas City Kansas City 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (913) 232-2591 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John L. Peterson at a glance

John L. Peterson is a Member based in Kansas City, Kansas, practicing at Williamson & Cubbison. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1984). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (LL.B., 1975) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Wyandotte County (Member, Board of Governors, 1981-1982 Treasurer, 1989-1990) and Kansas Bar Associations Johnson County Bar Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John L. Peterson is a lawyer practicing banking law, real estate law, probate law and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Williamson & Cubbison in Kansas City, KS

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John L. Peterson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

John L. Peterson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John L. Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →

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.

John L. Peterson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John L. Peterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John L. Peterson

Where is John L. Peterson's law office located?
John L. Peterson's law practice is located in Kansas City, Kansas. The firm is Williamson & Cubbison. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Peterson handle?
John L. Peterson focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has John L. Peterson practiced law?
John L. Peterson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John L. Peterson go to law school?
John L. Peterson earned their education at (LL.B., 1975); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact John L. Peterson for a consultation?
You can contact John L. Peterson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John L. Peterson received?
John L. Peterson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1975
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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