Atty. Peter B. Harbach
Attorney Peter Harbach is a partner at Hooper Law Office and president emeritus of the Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys. Peter teaches nationally on elder law topics including Medicaid’s expanded estate recovery laws and Veteran Pension benefit planning.
Elder Law & More Attorney · Serving Appleton, WI · 18+ Years Experience
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About Peter B. Harbach at a Glance
Peter B. Harbach is a Member based in Appleton, Wisconsin, practicing at Hooper Law Office. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, elder law, and military. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2008). Educated at Marquette University Law School (Law, 2008). Serves clients in Appleton, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter B. Harbach
- Attorney Peter Harbach is a partner at Hooper Law Office and president emeritus of the Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys
- Peter teaches nationally on elder law topics including Medicaid’s expanded estate recovery laws and Veteran Pension benefit planning
- He is a member of Wealth Counsel, Elder Counsel, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys, the Wisconsin Elder Law Section, and is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Peter earned his undergraduate degree in Criminology and Law Studies from Marquette University as a St. Ignatius Academic Scholarship recipient
- After graduation, Peter worked in an accounting department which worked closely with and assisted the company's in-house counsel
- He then decided to return to school and attended Marquette University Law School
- He focused his course of study in estate planning and family law
- Peter is an avid baseball fan and attended Brewers’ playoff victories in 2008 and 2011
- His hobbies also include music, homebrewing, and Shorei Kempo karate
Practice Areas Explained
Peter B. Harbach's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter B. Harbach handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Appleton.
Probate in Appleton
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Estate Planning & Probate in Appleton
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment Law in Appleton
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Peter B. Harbach is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Wisconsin →
Elder Law in Appleton
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Peter B. Harbach is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Wisconsin →
Military Law in Appleton
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
Peter B. Harbach is one of 8,508 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Appleton
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Appleton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Appleton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Appleton-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Appleton Choose Peter B. Harbach
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter B. Harbach's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, employment, elder law, and military.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter B. Harbach brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and employment, Peter B. Harbach can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Appleton
A Appleton-based practice means Peter B. Harbach attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter B. Harbach Handles in Appleton
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