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John W. Peterson is a Member based in Ketchikan, Alaska, practicing at Ziegler Law Firm. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1976). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1976) and Seattle University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ketchikan and Alaska Bar Associations. Serands clients in Ketchikan, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John W. Peterson is a lawyer practicing business law, contracts, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Seattle University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John practices at Ziegler Law Firm in Ketchikan, AK
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John W. Peterson is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Alaska →
John W. Peterson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alaska →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John W. Peterson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alaska →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John W. Peterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alaska →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John W. Peterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alaska →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alaska
Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ketchikan are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska 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 Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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