Atty. Peter C Herbst

Atty. Peter C Herbst

Peter C Herbst is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, estate planning, real estate transactions and 5 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Washington College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Torrington Torrington 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter C Herbst at a glance

Peter C Herbst is a Member based in Torrington, Connecticut, practicing at Herbst & Herbst LLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1973), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of Maine, School of Law (J.D., 1973) and Washington College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Litchfield County and Connecticut (Member, Planning and Zoning and Real Property Sections Co-Chairman, Solo and Small Firm Section, 1999-2000) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Torrington, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter C Herbst is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, estate planning, real estate transactions and 5 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Washington College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Peter practices at Herbst & Herbst LLC in Torrington, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Peter C Herbst's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Peter C Herbst is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Connecticut →

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.

Peter C Herbst is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Peter C Herbst is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →

Land Use & Zoning

Peter C Herbst is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Peter C Herbst is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter C Herbst

Where is Peter C Herbst's law office located?
Peter C Herbst's law practice is located in Torrington, Connecticut. The firm is Herbst & Herbst LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter C Herbst handle?
Peter C Herbst focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Peter C Herbst practiced law?
Peter C Herbst has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Peter C Herbst go to law school?
Peter C Herbst earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Peter C Herbst for a consultation?
You can contact Peter C Herbst 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 Peter C Herbst received?
Peter C Herbst's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Maine, School of Law
- 1973
B.A.
Washington College
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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