Atty. Peter Thomas Geisness

Atty. Peter Thomas Geisness

Peter Thomas Geisness is a lawyer practicing criminal, government, personal injury and 6 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Seattle Seattle 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Thomas Geisness at a glance

Peter Thomas Geisness is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at The Geisness Law Firm. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in California (2000) and Washington (2001). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Thomas Geisness is a lawyer practicing criminal, government, personal injury and 6 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Peter practices at The Geisness Law Firm in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Thomas Geisness's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Peter Thomas Geisness is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Peter Thomas Geisness is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Washington →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Peter Thomas Geisness is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Washington →

Domestic Violence Defense

Peter Thomas Geisness is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Thomas Geisness

Where is Peter Thomas Geisness's law office located?
Peter Thomas Geisness's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is The Geisness Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Thomas Geisness handle?
Peter Thomas Geisness focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Peter Thomas Geisness practiced law?
Peter Thomas Geisness has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Peter Thomas Geisness go to law school?
Peter Thomas Geisness earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Peter Thomas Geisness for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
Washington
Admitted: 2001

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