Atty. Peter Somers Dickinson

Atty. Peter Somers Dickinson

Peter Somers Dickinson is a lawyer practicing erisa, labor & employment, bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Glendale Glendale 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Somers Dickinson at a glance

Peter Somers Dickinson is a Member based in Glendale, California, practicing at Bush Gottlieb Singer Lopez Kohanski Adelstein And Dickinson. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1989), U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of California (1989), and Nevada (1991). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1988) and New York University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Somers Dickinson is a lawyer practicing erisa, labor & employment, bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Peter practices at Bush, Gottlieb, Singer, Lopez, Kohanski, Adelstein & Dickinson in Glendale, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Somers Dickinson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Peter Somers Dickinson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

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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 Glendale 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 Somers Dickinson

Where is Peter Somers Dickinson's law office located?
Peter Somers Dickinson's law practice is located in Glendale, California. The firm is Bush Gottlieb Singer Lopez Kohanski Adelstein And Dickinson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Somers Dickinson handle?
Peter Somers Dickinson focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Somers Dickinson practiced law?
Peter Somers Dickinson has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Peter Somers Dickinson go to law school?
Peter Somers Dickinson earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Peter Somers Dickinson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1988
B.A.
New York University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 1989
Nevada
Admitted: 1991

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