Atty. Scott Thomas Petersen

Atty. Scott Thomas Petersen

Scott Thomas Petersen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, corporate and 2 other areas of law. Scott received a degree from University of Florida in 1996, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Seattle Seattle 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Thomas Petersen at a glance

Scott Thomas Petersen is a estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Washington (1996). Educated at University of Florida (LL.M., 1996) and Gonzaga University (J.D., 1995). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Thomas Petersen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, corporate and 2 other areas of law
  • Scott received a degree from University of Florida in 1996, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Scott practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Thomas Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Scott Thomas Petersen is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Scott Thomas Petersen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Scott Thomas Petersen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Scott Thomas Petersen

Where is Scott Thomas Petersen's law office located?
Scott Thomas Petersen's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Thomas Petersen handle?
Scott Thomas Petersen focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Scott Thomas Petersen practiced law?
Scott Thomas Petersen has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Scott Thomas Petersen go to law school?
Scott Thomas Petersen earned their education at (LL.M., 1996); (J.D., 1995).
How can I contact Scott Thomas Petersen for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
University of Florida
- 1996
J.D.
Gonzaga University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1996

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