Atty. Russell C. Petersen

Atty. Russell C. Petersen

Mr. Russell C.

Gainesville Gainesville 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Russell C. Petersen at a glance

Russell C. Petersen is a Member based in Gainesville, Georgia, practicing at The Law Office of Russell C. Petersen LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, business, real estate, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1986) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1986). Educated at Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Cornell University (B.A. English, 1982). Serands clients in Gainesville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Russell C. Petersen is a lawyer practicing real estate closings, real estate investors, title examination and insurance services and 6 other areas of law
  • Russell received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Russell practices at The Law Office of Russell C. Petersen LLC in Gainesville, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Russell C. Petersen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russell C. Petersen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Trusts

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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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Russell C. Petersen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Foreclosure Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russell C. Petersen

Where is Russell C. Petersen's law office located?
Russell C. Petersen's law practice is located in Gainesville, Georgia. The firm is The Law Office of Russell C. Petersen LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell C. Petersen handle?
Russell C. Petersen focuses on residential, trusts, business, real estate, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Russell C. Petersen practiced law?
Russell C. Petersen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Russell C. Petersen go to law school?
Russell C. Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. English, 1982).
How can I contact Russell C. Petersen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Creighton University School of Law
- 1985
B.A. English
Cornell University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1986

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