Atty. Peter L Powers

Atty. Peter L Powers

Peter L Powers is a lawyer practicing corporate law, maritime law, tax law and 1 other area of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Ripon College in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Newport Newport 58 Years Experience 58 year

Profile Summary

About Peter L Powers at a glance

Peter L Powers is a business, tax, and maritime attorney based in Newport, Oregon. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1968). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1968) and Ripon College (B.A., 1964). Serves clients in Newport, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter L Powers is a lawyer practicing corporate law, maritime law, tax law and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Ripon College in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Peter practices in Newport, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Peter L Powers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter L Powers 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.

Peter L Powers is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Tax Law

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

Peter L Powers is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Oregon →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

Peter L Powers is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter L Powers

Where is Peter L Powers's law office located?
Peter L Powers's law practice is located in Newport, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter L Powers handle?
Peter L Powers focuses on business, tax, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Peter L Powers practiced law?
Peter L Powers has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Peter L Powers go to law school?
Peter L Powers earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact Peter L Powers for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1968
B.A.
Ripon College
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1968

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