Atty. M. Peter Philley

Atty. M. Peter Philley

M. Peter Philley is a lawyer practicing environmental, government, municipal and 1 other area of law.

Gig Harbor Gig Harbor 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About M. Peter Philley at a glance

M. Peter Philley is a Pierce Co. Pros. Civil Div. based in Gig Harbor, Washington. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (1984). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1984) and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Gig Harbor, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • M. Peter Philley is a lawyer practicing environmental, government, municipal and 1 other area of law
  • M. received a B.A. degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1974, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • M. practices in Gig Harbor, WA

Practice Areas Explained

M. Peter Philley's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

M. Peter Philley is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

M. Peter Philley is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

M. Peter Philley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Peter Philley

Where is M. Peter Philley's law office located?
M. Peter Philley's law practice is located in Gig Harbor, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Peter Philley handle?
M. Peter Philley focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has M. Peter Philley practiced law?
M. Peter Philley has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did M. Peter Philley go to law school?
M. Peter Philley earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact M. Peter Philley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1984
B.A.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1984

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