Atty. Thomas Charles Petersen

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.

Fortuna Fortuna 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Thomas Charles Petersen at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Charles Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Thomas Charles Petersen is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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.

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

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas Charles Petersen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Thomas Charles Petersen's law office located?
Thomas Charles Petersen's law practice is located in Fortuna, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Charles Petersen handle?
Thomas Charles Petersen focuses on trusts, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Charles Petersen practiced law?
Thomas Charles Petersen has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
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Education

University of San Diego J.D.
- In Progress
Humboldt State University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975

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