Atty. Paul J. Peter

Atty. Paul J. Peter

Paul J. Peter is a lawyer practicing acquisitions and divestitures, business, commercial law and 8 other areas of law.

Lincoln Lincoln 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Paul J. Peter at a glance

Paul J. Peter is a Managing Partner based in Lincoln, Nebraska, practicing at Keating O'Gara. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1985) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court (1985). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1984) and University of Nebraska at Kearney (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lincoln, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul J. Peter is a lawyer practicing acquisitions and divestitures, business, commercial law and 8 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Paul practices at Keating O'Gara in Lincoln, NE

Practice Areas Explained

Paul J. Peter's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Paul J. Peter is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Nebraska →

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

Paul J. Peter is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nebraska →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Paul J. Peter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul J. Peter

Where is Paul J. Peter's law office located?
Paul J. Peter's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm is Keating O'Gara. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul J. Peter handle?
Paul J. Peter focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Paul J. Peter practiced law?
Paul J. Peter has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Paul J. Peter go to law school?
Paul J. Peter earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Paul J. Peter for a consultation?
You can contact Paul J. Peter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Paul J. Peter received?
Paul J. Peter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1984
B.A.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1985

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