Atty. Judge John B. Peyton

Atty. Judge John B. Peyton

Judge John B. Peyton is a lawyer practicing probate, mental health, guardianship and 3 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 58 yrs experience 58 year
Call (224) 562-0104 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Judge John B. Peyton at a glance

Judge John B. Peyton is a Prob. J. based in Dallas, Texas. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1968). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1968) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1964). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Judge John B. Peyton is a lawyer practicing probate, mental health, guardianship and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Judge John B. Peyton's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Power of Attorney

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Judge John B. Peyton

Where is Judge John B. Peyton's law office located?
Judge John B. Peyton's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Judge John B. Peyton handle?
Judge John B. Peyton focuses on trusts, probate, business, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Judge John B. Peyton practiced law?
Judge John B. Peyton has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Judge John B. Peyton go to law school?
Judge John B. Peyton earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact Judge John B. Peyton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1968
B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1968

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