Atty. Peter D Kearns

Atty. Peter D Kearns

Peter D Kearns is a lawyer practicing real estate, estates and trusts, estate planning. Peter received a B.A. degree from Fordham University, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Peter D Kearns at a glance

Peter D Kearns is a Member based in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, practicing at Peter D. Kearns. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1981). Educated at Brooklyn Law School J.D. (—) and Fordham University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Point Pleasant, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter D Kearns is a lawyer practicing real estate, estates and trusts, estate planning
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Fordham University, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Peter practices at Peter D. Kearns in Point Pleasant, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Peter D Kearns's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is Peter D Kearns's law office located?
Peter D Kearns's law practice is located in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. The firm is Peter D. Kearns. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter D Kearns handle?
Peter D Kearns focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Peter D Kearns practiced law?
Peter D Kearns has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
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Education

Brooklyn Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Fordham University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1981

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