Atty. John Thomas Peterson

Atty. John Thomas Peterson

John Thomas Peterson is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, military law, real estate. John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1969, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Thomas Peterson at a glance

John Thomas Peterson is a estate planning, real estate, and military attorney based in Apple Valley, Minnesota. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1979), Georgia (Inactive) (1982), and Minnesota (1988). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1979) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Apple Valley, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Thomas Peterson is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, military law, real estate
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1969, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices in Apple Valley, MN

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

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 Thomas Peterson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Real Estate Law

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

John Thomas Peterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

John Thomas Peterson is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas Peterson

Where is John Thomas Peterson's law office located?
John Thomas Peterson's law practice is located in Apple Valley, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Peterson handle?
John Thomas Peterson focuses on estate planning, real estate, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John Thomas Peterson practiced law?
John Thomas Peterson has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Thomas Peterson go to law school?
John Thomas Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John Thomas Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1979
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1979
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1982
Minnesota
Admitted: 1988

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