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About Richard E. Petershack at a glance
Richard E. Petershack is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and adr. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1982). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1982) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin. Serves clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Atty. Richard E. Petershack is a lawyer practicing business, debt & lending agreements, real estate and 5 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Richard practices in Madison, WI
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Richard E. Petershack's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Petershack handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard E. Petershack is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard E. Petershack is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Richard E. Petershack is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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