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.
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Thomas Peter Pierce is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practforg at Richards, Watson & Gershon Attorneys at Law, A Professional Corporation. They haand 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1992) and Cornell University (A.B. Syracuse, 1986). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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