Atty. Peter Hazen Ames

Atty. Peter Hazen Ames

Atty. Peter Hazen Ames is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, family law and 2 other areas of law.

West Salem West Salem 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (534) 400-0336 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Peter Hazen Ames at a glance

Peter Hazen Ames is a personal injury, family law, workers comp, product liability, and litigation attorney based in West Salem, Wisconsin. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2002) and Minnesota (2003). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 2002) and University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (B.S., 1997). Serands clients in West Salem, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Peter Hazen Ames is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, family law and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Peter practices in West Salem, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Hazen Ames's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Peter Hazen Ames is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Peter Hazen Ames is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Wisconsin →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Peter Hazen Ames is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Wisconsin →

Product Liability

Peter Hazen Ames is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Peter Hazen Ames is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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 West Salem 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Hazen Ames

Where is Peter Hazen Ames's law office located?
Peter Hazen Ames's law practice is located in West Salem, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Hazen Ames handle?
Peter Hazen Ames focuses on personal injury, family law, workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Peter Hazen Ames practiced law?
Peter Hazen Ames has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Peter Hazen Ames go to law school?
Peter Hazen Ames earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact Peter Hazen Ames for a consultation?
You can contact Peter Hazen Ames 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.

Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University
- 2002
B.S.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 2002
Minnesota
Admitted: 2003

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