Atty. Peter James Turcotte

Atty. Peter James Turcotte

Peter James Turcotte is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, environmental/toxic tort, drug & medical device and 1 other area of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter James Turcotte at a glance

Peter James Turcotte is a Senior Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, class action, and health care. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1993). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1993) and University of Michigan (B.S., 1984). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter James Turcotte is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, environmental/toxic tort, drug & medical device and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Peter practices at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter James Turcotte's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

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Class Action

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 San Francisco 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter James Turcotte

Where is Peter James Turcotte's law office located?
Peter James Turcotte's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter James Turcotte handle?
Peter James Turcotte focuses on trusts, personal injury, class action, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter James Turcotte practiced law?
Peter James Turcotte has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Peter James Turcotte go to law school?
Peter James Turcotte earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Peter James Turcotte for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1993
B.S.
University of Michigan
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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