Atty. Peter J. Gartelos
Peter J. Gartelos is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, family law and 3 other areas of law.
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Peter J. Gartelos is an Attorney based in Waterloo, Iowa, practicing at Peter J. Gartelos, PLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1974) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1974). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1973) and Augustana College (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Director and Vice President, Black Hawk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers of Iowa American Academy of ADR Attorneys. Serands clients in Waterloo, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter J. Gartelos is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, family law and 3 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1966, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Peter practices at Peter J. Gartelos, PLC in Waterloo, IA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter J. Gartelos handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Peter J. Gartelos is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Peter J. Gartelos is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Iowa →
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 J. Gartelos is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Peter J. Gartelos is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Iowa →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter J. Gartelos is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →
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Why local counsel matters in Iowa
Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waterloo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa 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 Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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