Atty. Peter L. Lewiss
Phi Delta Phi. Order of the Barristers.
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About Peter L. Lewiss at a glance
Peter L. Lewiss is a Member based in Westerly, Rhode Island, practicing at Lewiss Law Associates, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1993) and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1994). Educated at Washington College of Law, American University (J.D., 1993) and Tufts University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Washington County, Rhode Island. Serands clients in Westerly, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Delta Phi
- Order of the Barristers
- Speaker, "Ethics," Credit Union National Association Attorneys Conference, 1998
- State Representative, District 37, 1999—
- Vice Chair, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, 1997-2002
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Peter L. Lewiss is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Rhode Island →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Peter L. Lewiss is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Rhode Island →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter L. Lewiss is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter L. Lewiss is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →
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Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westerly are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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