Atty. Thomas Charles Petersen
Thomas Charles Petersen is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, litigation, estate planning. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Humboldt State University, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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Thomas Charles Petersen is a trusts, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in Fortuna, California. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at University of San Diego J.D. (—) and Humboldt State University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Fortuna, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Charles Petersen is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, litigation, estate planning
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Humboldt State University, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Thomas practices in Fortuna, CA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fortuna are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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