Atty. Peter Alan Shelton

Atty. Peter Alan Shelton

Peter Alan Shelton is a lawyer practicing antitrust, elder law, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Peter Alan received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1983, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Peter Alan Shelton at a glance

Peter Alan Shelton is a trusts, probate, litigation, and elder law attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1997) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Washington College of Law of American University (J.D., 1996) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Alan Shelton is a lawyer practicing antitrust, elder law, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter Alan received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1983, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Peter Alan practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Alan Shelton's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Civil Litigation

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Elder Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Alan Shelton

Where is Peter Alan Shelton's law office located?
Peter Alan Shelton's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Alan Shelton handle?
Peter Alan Shelton focuses on trusts, probate, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Alan Shelton practiced law?
Peter Alan Shelton has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Peter Alan Shelton go to law school?
Peter Alan Shelton earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Peter Alan Shelton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law of American University
- 1996
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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