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Thomas Peter Pierce
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Thomas Peter Pierce

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355 South Grand Avenue, 40th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-3101

Public Law, Appellate Law, Litigation and 1 more

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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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
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    • Public Law
    • Appellate Law
    • Writs

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Tulane University Law School
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Cornell University
    Class of 1986
    A.B.

    Syracuse University
    Class of 1987
    M.S.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1964
    Gainesville, Florida, July 30, 1964

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    Thomas Peter Pierce was admitted in 1992 to the State of California.
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    Thomas Peter Pierce attended Tulane University Law School.
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    Richards, Watson & Gershon Attorneys at Law, A Professional Corporation was established in 1954.

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