Atty. Stephen Jay Peters

Atty. Stephen Jay Peters

Stephen Jay Peters is a lawyer practicing appellate law, insurance coverage litigation, employment law and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Jay Peters at a glance

Stephen Jay Peters is a employment, business, litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1981). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington (J.D., 1980) and Amherst College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Jay Peters is a lawyer practicing appellate law, insurance coverage litigation, employment law and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Stephen practices in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Jay Peters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Jay Peters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen Jay Peters is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Jay Peters is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen Jay Peters is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Stephen Jay Peters is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Indiana →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Stephen Jay Peters is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Jay Peters

Where is Stephen Jay Peters's law office located?
Stephen Jay Peters's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Jay Peters handle?
Stephen Jay Peters focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Stephen Jay Peters practiced law?
Stephen Jay Peters has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Stephen Jay Peters go to law school?
Stephen Jay Peters earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Stephen Jay Peters for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Jay Peters directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen Jay Peters received?
Stephen Jay Peters's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington
- 1980
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 1981

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