James T. Peters

James T. Peters

Top Rated Family Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Mediation, Guardianship, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law
309 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644

    About James T. Peters

    Practice Areas
    • Mediation
    • Guardianship
    • Bankruptcy
    • Criminal Law
    Education
    • University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa
      J.D.
      • Honors: With Distinction
    • Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
      B.A.
      • Major: Political Science
      • Honors: cum laude
    Representative Cases
    • Chemical Methods Ltd. v. Cue, 70S N.W.2d (Iowa Court of Appeals 2005)
    • In re Marriage of Knickerbocker, 601 N.W.2d 48 (Iowa Supreme Court 1999)
    • Carson v. Horkhelmer, 1999 W.L. 823742 (Iowa Court of Appeals 1999)
    • United States of America v. Passlck, 95-06119 (Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Iowa 1995)
    • United States Trustee v. Alber, 06-09077 (Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Iowa 2007)
    • Dudley v. Cornwell, 10-09057 (Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Iowa 2010)
    Classes and Seminars
    • Retirement Planning for Deere & Co. Retirees, UAW, 1993 - 1998

    Qualifications

    Bar Admissions
    • Iowa, 1983
    • Illinois, 1983
    • U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1983
    • U.S. Tax Court, 2001
    Other Affiliations
    • ISBA Family Section
    • ISBA Grievance Commission, 1998 - 2004 (Member)
    Past Positions
    • Cartwright, Druker & Ryden, Associate, 1984 - 1985
    • Ristvedt & Peters, P.C, Partner, 1987 - 1995

    Office Info

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    James T. Peters
    Phone:
    (319) 332-2003
    Website:
    https://www.jtplawoffice.com
    Address:
    309 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644
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