Atty. Peter Bascom Ackerman
Peter Bascom Ackerman is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, commercial, trial practice and 5 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Bankruptcy & Debt & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Peter Bascom Ackerman at a Glance
Peter Bascom Ackerman is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Duane Morris Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District C (1984). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of California Los Angeles County Bar Association Association of Business Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Bascom Ackerman
- Peter Bascom Ackerman is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, commercial, trial practice and 5 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Peter practices at Duane Morris LLP in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Peter Bascom Ackerman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Bascom Ackerman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Los Angeles
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Peter Bascom Ackerman is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Los Angeles
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Peter Bascom Ackerman
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 Bascom Ackerman's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Bascom Ackerman brings 42+ 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 business, bankruptcy, and litigation, Peter Bascom Ackerman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Peter Bascom Ackerman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Peter Bascom Ackerman Handles in Los Angeles
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Peter Bascom Ackerman directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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