Atty. Peter Malmgren Thorson

Atty. Peter Malmgren Thorson

Peter Malmgren Thorson is a lawyer practicing land development, planning, zoning and subdivision map act, public agency and municipal law and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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About Peter Malmgren Thorson at a glance

Peter Malmgren Thorson is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Richards, Watson & Gershon Attorneys at Law, A Professional Corporation. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on zoning, consumer, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1978), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1979). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1978) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1974). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Malmgren Thorson is a lawyer practicing land development, planning, zoning and subdivision map act, public agency and municipal law and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Peter practices at Richards, Watson & Gershon Attorneys at Law, A Professional Corporation in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Malmgren Thorson's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Los Angeles 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 Malmgren Thorson

Where is Peter Malmgren Thorson's law office located?
Peter Malmgren Thorson's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Richards, Watson & Gershon Attorneys at Law, A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Malmgren Thorson handle?
Peter Malmgren Thorson focuses on zoning, consumer, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Malmgren Thorson practiced law?
Peter Malmgren Thorson has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Peter Malmgren Thorson go to law school?
Peter Malmgren Thorson earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1978
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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