Atty. Peter Scott Buckland

Atty. Peter Scott Buckland

Peter Scott Buckland is a lawyer practicing corporate and transactional, corporate, venture capital and 4 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Scott Buckland at a glance

Peter Scott Buckland is a Partner, Vice Chair, Corporate Practice Group; Co-Chair, Emerging Company and Venture Capital Practi based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1997) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1993). Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Scott Buckland is a lawyer practicing corporate and transactional, corporate, venture capital and 4 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Peter practices at WilmerHale in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Scott Buckland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Scott Buckland 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Palo Alto 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 Scott Buckland

Where is Peter Scott Buckland's law office located?
Peter Scott Buckland's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is WilmerHale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Scott Buckland handle?
Peter Scott Buckland focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Scott Buckland practiced law?
Peter Scott Buckland has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Peter Scott Buckland go to law school?
Peter Scott Buckland earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Peter Scott Buckland for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1997
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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