Atty. Meryl M. Peterman

Atty. Meryl M. Peterman

Meryl M. Peterman is a lawyer practicing family, estate planning, guardianship.

Pottsville Pottsville 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Meryl M. Peterman at a glance

Meryl M. Peterman is a family law, estate planning, poa, and elder law attorney based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2010), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2010), and Pennsylvania (2011). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Dickinson College (B.A. History, 2007). Serands clients in Pottsville, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Meryl M. Peterman is a lawyer practicing family, estate planning, guardianship
  • Meryl received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Meryl practices in Pottsville, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Meryl M. Peterman's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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.

Meryl M. Peterman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Power of Attorney

Meryl M. Peterman is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Elder Law

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

Meryl M. Peterman is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Meryl M. Peterman

Where is Meryl M. Peterman's law office located?
Meryl M. Peterman's law practice is located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Meryl M. Peterman handle?
Meryl M. Peterman focuses on family law, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Meryl M. Peterman practiced law?
Meryl M. Peterman has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Meryl M. Peterman go to law school?
Meryl M. Peterman earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. History, 2007).
How can I contact Meryl M. Peterman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 2010
B.A. History
Dickinson College
- 2007

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2010
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2011

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