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Atty. Pierson Backes

Atty. Pierson Backes

Pierson Backes, of Trenton, New Jersey, holds admission to the bar in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A graduate with honors from Hamilton College, he earned his Juris Doctorate cum laude from Temple University.

Pennington Pennington 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Pierson Backes at a glance

Pierson Backes is a Member based in Pennington, New Jersey, practforg at Backes & Backes. They haand 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997) and Pennsylvania (1997). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1997) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Pennington, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Pierson Backes, of Trenton, New Jersey, holds admission to the bar in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • A graduate with honors from Hamilton College, he earned his Juris Doctorate cum laude from Temple University
  • Mr. Backes served as an editor at the Temple University Law Review
  • He is a member of the Mercer County Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association
  • He is a former member of the board of directors of Headlong Dance Theater in Philadelphia and the Northeast Organic Farming Association – NJ, and is presently a director of Pura Vida Animal Rescue
  • His practice areas include estate litigation, estate planning, and estate administration

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practforg law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Pennington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Pierson Backes's law office located?
Pierson Backes's law practice is located in Pennington, New Jersey. The firm is Backes & Backes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Pierson Backes practiced law?
Pierson Backes has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Pierson Backes go to law school?
Pierson Backes earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1991).
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Pierson Backes's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Temple University
- 1997
B.A.
Hamilton College
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1997

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