Atty. Peter John Elias

Atty. Peter John Elias

Peter John Elias is a lawyer practicing tax, real estate funds, private equity / real estate taxation and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Diego San Diego 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter John Elias at a glance

Peter John Elias is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Jones Day. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at New York University (LL.M. University, 1993) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter John Elias is a lawyer practicing tax, real estate funds, private equity / real estate taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Peter practices at Jones Day in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter John Elias's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Diego 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 John Elias

Where is Peter John Elias's law office located?
Peter John Elias's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter John Elias handle?
Peter John Elias focuses on business, real estate, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter John Elias practiced law?
Peter John Elias has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Peter John Elias go to law school?
Peter John Elias earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Peter John Elias for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. University
New York University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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