Atty. Peter Joseph Wenker

Atty. Peter Joseph Wenker

Peter Joseph Wenker is a lawyer practicing admiralty / maritime, personal injury, internet. Peter received a degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Rock Island Rock Island 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Peter Joseph Wenker at a glance

Peter Joseph Wenker is a personal injury, maritime, and internet attorney based in Rock Island, Illinois. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in New York (2008), Illinois (2012), and Iowa (2013). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D. Temple, 2006) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.B.A., 2001). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Rock Island, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Joseph Wenker is a lawyer practicing admiralty / maritime, personal injury, internet
  • Peter received a degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Peter practices in Rock Island, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Joseph Wenker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Joseph Wenker 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.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Peter Joseph Wenker is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Illinois →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

Peter Joseph Wenker is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Joseph Wenker

Where is Peter Joseph Wenker's law office located?
Peter Joseph Wenker's law practice is located in Rock Island, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Joseph Wenker handle?
Peter Joseph Wenker focuses on personal injury, maritime, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter Joseph Wenker practiced law?
Peter Joseph Wenker has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Peter Joseph Wenker go to law school?
Peter Joseph Wenker earned their education at (J.D. Temple, 2006); (J.B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Peter Joseph Wenker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Temple
Hamline University School of Law
- 2006
J.B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
Illinois
Admitted: 2012
Iowa
Admitted: 2013

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