Atty. John M. Peterson

Atty. John M. Peterson

John M. Peterson is a lawyer practicing tax law.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About John M. Peterson at a glance

John M. Peterson is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in New Zealand (1996) and New York (2001). Educated at New York University (LL.M. International, 2000) and Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand (B.A. Hons., 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M. Peterson is a lawyer practicing tax law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand in 1995, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York, NY

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John M. Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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Where is John M. Peterson's law office located?
John M. Peterson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Shearman & Sterling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Peterson handle?
John M. Peterson focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John M. Peterson practiced law?
John M. Peterson has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John M. Peterson go to law school?
John M. Peterson earned their education at (LL.M. International, 2000); (B.A. Hons., 1995).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. International
New York University
- 2000
B.A. Hons.
Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New Zealand
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 2001

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