Atty. Peter Nathaniel Wells

Atty. Peter Nathaniel Wells

Peter Nathaniel Wells is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, business and 1 other area of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from Manhattan College in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years.

New York New York 62 yrs experience 62 year
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About Peter Nathaniel Wells at a glance

Peter Nathaniel Wells is a Sur. Ct. J. based in New York, New York. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1964), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1967), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1974). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1963) and Manhattan College (B.S., 1960). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Nathaniel Wells is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, business and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from Manhattan College in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Peter practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Nathaniel Wells's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Peter Nathaniel Wells is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Tax Law

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

Peter Nathaniel Wells is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Peter Nathaniel Wells's law office located?
Peter Nathaniel Wells's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Nathaniel Wells handle?
Peter Nathaniel Wells focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Nathaniel Wells practiced law?
Peter Nathaniel Wells has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Peter Nathaniel Wells go to law school?
Peter Nathaniel Wells earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.S., 1960).
How can I contact Peter Nathaniel Wells for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1963
B.S.
Manhattan College
- 1960

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1978

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