Lawyer Paulette Peterson, graduated from Gonzaga University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1980 University of Washington, J.D., 1987, is now employed by Law Office of Paulette Peterson, PLLC at 7869 Hansen Road NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.

While being a member of King County (Member, Sections on: Elder Law; Real Property and Probate; Chairperson, Guardianship/Elder Law Section, 2009-2010) and Washington State Bar Associations; Estate Planning Council of Kitsap County; National Association of Elder Law Attorneys., Paulette Peterson is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Paulette Peterson as your lawyer, you should consider whether Paulette Peterson offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Paulette Peterson has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Paulette Peterson's office is located at Bainbridge Island, WA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Paulette Peterson has been admitted in 1987, Washington. His or her practice areas include Trusts and Estates; Probate; Elder Law; Guardianship; Estate Planning; Estate Planning for the Elderly; Advance Directives; Estate Administration; Estate Litigation; Elder Rights; Elder Abuse; Elder Care; Wills; Contested Wills; Living Wills; Trust Law; Powers of Attorney; Nursing Home Negligence; Age Discrimination.

Paulette Peterson's college and law school education includes Gonzaga University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1980, University of Washington, J.D., 1987. Other biographical background includes Paulette Peterson has practiced in the areas of guardianship, estate planning, probate and litigation related to those areas for over 25 years. After working for 17 years in downtown Seattle, Paulette moved her office to her home in Bainbridge Island where she continues her same focus providing quality legal services throughout Kitsap County. Ms. Peterson was born and raised in Great Falls, Montana. When not practicing law she enjoys spending time with her husband and 5 children. Paulette is active in the community of Bainbridge Island. She is the former chair of the Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation and currently serves on the board of Helpline House. She volunteers time with Kitsap Legal Services and Therapy Dogs International for which she is the Vice Director of the newly formed local chapter. She and her Certified Therapy dog, AJ, enjoy visiting local nursing homes, schools and libraries. Editor: "King County Probate Policy Manual" (February 2003); "Alternatives to Guardianship", KCBA CLE, Inter-county Guardianship GAL Training (May 2002, May 2003, May 2004, May 2006, May 2008, April 2009); "Will Contests," KCBA CLE, Probate Litigation & Ethics (Oct. 2001, Oct. 2002, Dec. 2003); "Trusts and Ancillary Documents," Washington Law Institute CLE, Real World Estate Planning (Sept. 2002);"Probate: An Overview and the Alternatives," WSBA Best of CLE (Dec. 2001);"Probate Proceedings Affecting Title," Suppl. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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