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Work With an Experienced Legal Professional
James P. Peterson
Our legal services include — but are not limited to — adoption, divorce, property settlement agreements, valuation of assets, spousal support, child custody, visitation, and child support issues, paternity determinations, modification of support and custody, annulments, alimony, wills, probate, and guardianships.
"I tell my clients what I see happening in the courtroom, provide them with advice, and they make the decision."
All of these services focus on all the legal issues which arise in a family. Our practice is well versed in all aspects of contested litigation, as well as mediation and cooperative issue resolution.
Year Joined Firm
1985
Areas of Practice
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Visitation
Father's Rights
Military Divorce
Adoption
Paternity
Termination of Parental Rights
Wills
Probate
Heirship
Litigation Percentage
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
Representative Clients
Adoption
Divorce
Child Support
Visitation
Wills
Small Estates
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas, 1985
U.S. District Court - District of Texas, 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit, 2000
Professional Associations
Union Privilege Legal Services (AFL-CIO) — Plan Attorney, 1985-Present
ARAG — Plan Attorney, 1997-Present
San Antonio Bar Association — Past Chairman, Attorney Referral Committee
The Bulverde United Men's Ministries — Past President
Awards & Honors
Distinguished Service Award — Texas Legal Services Center, 2011
Eagle Scout (1978) — Charter Organization Representative (BSA),1997-2013
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
Family Law Attorney of the Year, 1997
Charter Organization Representative — Boy Scout Troop & Pack 53
Pro Bono Activities
Legal Hotline for Older Texans
Education
Education
J.D. — St. Mary's University School of Law, 1985
B.A. — The University of Texas at Austin, 1982
Boerne High School, 1978