Atty. Thomas Peter Pierce
Peter demystifies the appeals process. A creative advocate, he analyzes a case from every angle to help litigators position the case most effectively for appeal.
Appellate Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 34+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Peter Pierce at a Glance
Thomas Peter Pierce is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Richards, Watson & Gershon Attorneys at Law, A Professional Corporation. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1992) and Cornell University (A.B. Syracuse, 1986). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Peter Pierce
- Peter demystifies the appeals process
- A creative advocate, he analyzes a case from every angle to help litigators position the case most effectively for appeal
- Peter represents individuals, businesses, non-profit corporations, and public agencies in appellate courts and trial courts throughout California
- He is one of only 135 attorneys admitted to the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers, and one of fewer than 300 attorneys certified as a specialist in appellate law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- Peter has been selected by his peers in California ten times as a Super Lawyer in appellate law
- Most recently, Peter was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America
- WORK FOR CLIENTSPeter has briefed and argued more than 150 appeals and writs
- He represents a diverse group of clients on appeal, including non-profit and for-profit corporations, businesses, entertainment industry talent, medical professionals, real estate investors, local elected officials, and numerous cities in California on a wide range of issues affecting local governments
- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEBefore attending law school, Peter was a radio and television news reporter and copywriter
- Immediately following law school, Peter served one year as a law clerk to a federal judge of the United States District Court in New Orleans
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Thomas Peter Pierce's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Peter Pierce handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Government & Administrative Law in Los Angeles
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Appellate Practice in Los Angeles
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Thomas Peter Pierce
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas Peter Pierce's practice in the field of litigation, government, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Peter Pierce brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, government, and appellate, Thomas Peter Pierce can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Thomas Peter Pierce attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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