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Christopher William Peterson
also known as Chris Peterson
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Biography
Chris Peterson is the owner of Peterson Law Group. He practices estate planning, probate, elder law and business planning.
He is a member of Wealth Counsel, Elder Counsel and Advisor's Forum, three leading organizations for estate planning and elder law attorneys nationwide. Chris is also a Certified Estate Planner® through the National Institute of Certified Estate Planners. He has been a guest lecturer on estate planning for Texas A&M University's Certified Financial Planner courses. In addition, he is a member of the National Institute of Certified Estate Planners, the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils, the State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Trust & Probate Section, the Brazos County Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Association. He is also on the Legal Advisory Council for the National Institute for Family and Life Advocates.
Chris grew up in Bryan and graduated from Bryan High in 1989. In 1993, he received a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College in Political Science and Biblical & Theological Studies. He then obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law in 1996.
He is actively involved in the local community. Chris currently serves as the Chairman of the Texas Triangle Regional Center for Innovation and Commercialization and on the local advisory board for BBVA Compass Bank. He also currently serves as an Elder as Westminster Presbyterian Church. He previously served as President of the Bryan School Board, President of the Bryan Business Council, Chairman of the Board of the Research Valley Partnership, Vice President of the Bryan-Brazos County Economic Development Foundation, and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Bryan Texas Utilities, in addition to many other civic, nonprofit and church boards. Chris is a member of both the Bryan-College Station and the Conroe Chambers of Commerce.
Besides practicing law, Chris is a serial entrepreneur and has been involved in starting businesses ranging from a local community newsmagazine, chocolates, and real estate development. He currently owns Brazos 1031 Exchange Company LLC and is a shareholder of Aggieland Title Company.
Chris has been married to his college sweetheart, Debbie since 1994. They have 3 kids (one of whom is adopted).
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Licensed in Texas for 29 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
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Location
Peterson Law Group
416 Tarrow St., College Station, TX, 77840
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Experience
Honors
2013
Certified Estate Planner, National Institute of Certified Estate Planners
2008
Special Appreciation Award, Brazos Valley African American National Heritage Society
2004
Ambassador Rookie of the Year Award, Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce
2004
Ambassador Team Leader Award, Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Member, Aggieland Title Company
2009 - Present
President, Brazos 1031 Exchange, LLC
2008 - Present
President, Peterson Law Group
2007 - 2008
Partner, Swearingen, Peterson & Benn, LLC
2007 - 2012
Owner, AbouTown Press, LLC
2004 - 2007
Partner, Peterson & Swearingen, LLC
2002 - 2004
Of Counsel, Vacek, Kiecke & Currier, LLP
2002 - 2004
Partner, Christopher W. Peterson, PC
2001 - 2002
Associate, Meece & Associates
1998 - 2001
Associate, West Webb Allbritton & Gentry Pc
1996 - 1998
Associate, Meece & Kohn
Associations
2015 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2015 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2015 - Present
National Institute of Family and Life AdvocatesLegal Advisory Council
2014 - Present
Advisor's ForumMember
2014 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2013 - Present
Texas Triangle Regional Center for Innovation and CommercializationChair of Board
2013 - Present
National Association of Estate Planners and CouncilsMember
2013 - Present
National Institute of Certified Estate PlannersMember, Certified Estate Planner
2013 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Greater Conroe / Lake Conroe Area Chamber of CommerceMember
2011 - Present
Bryan-College Station Association of RealtorsAffiliate Member
2008 - Present
Bryan/College Station Chamber of CommerceInner Circle Member
2003 - Present
Hope Pregnancy Centers of the Brazos ValleyAdvisory Board
1996 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1996 - Present
Brazos County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Houston Association of RealtorsAffiliate Member
2012 - 2013
Research Valley PartnershipPast Chair
2011 - 2012
Research Valley PartnershipChairman
2009 - 2014
Bryan Texas UtilitiesVice Chair
2009 - 2013
Bryan-Brazos County Economic Development FoundationVice Chair, Board of Directors
2009 - 2010
Bryan Business CouncilChairman
2009 - 2014
Bryan Texas UtilitiesBoard of Directors
2008 - 2009
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board, City of BryanBoard Member
2007 - 2010
Research Valley Innovation CenterAdvisory Council
2007 - 2013
Research Valley PartnershipBoard of Directors
2005 - 2006
Bryan ISDPresident, School Board
2004 - 2010
Bryan Business CouncilBoard of Directors
2003 - 2006
Bryan ISDSchool Board member
1997 - 2003
Hope Pregnancy CentersBoard of Directors
Education
1996
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Wheaton College, Wheaton IL
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
Wheaton College, Wheaton IL
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
K2 Share's Lunch & Learn
Estate Planning - How to Protect Your Spouse and Kids
2017
Caregiver Brownbag Series
Legal planning for Alzheimer's patients
2016
Seminar series
What to do about Beneficiaries?
2016
Peterson Law Group Seminar Series
Estate Planning: How To Protect Your Spouse and Your Kids After Your Death
2016
ABWA monthly meeting
What to do about Beneficiaries?
2015
Peterson Law Group Seminar Series
Estate Planning: How To Protect Your Family & Your Life Savings From The Costs Of Probate, Taxes, And Long-term Care
2015
Peterson Law Group Seminar Series
Estate Planning: How To Protect Your Family & Your Life Savings From The Costs Of Probate, Taxes, And Long-term Care
2015
Peterson Law Group Seminar Series
Estate Planning: How To Protect Your Family & Your Life Savings From The Costs Of Probate, Taxes, And Long-term Care
2015
Peterson Law Group Seminar Series
Estate Planning: How To Protect Your Family & Your Life Savings From The Costs Of Probate, Taxes, And Long-term Care
2015
Peterson Law Group Seminar Series
Estate Planning: How To Protect Your Family & Your Life Savings From The Costs Of Probate, Taxes, And Long-term Care
2015
Peterson Law Group Seminar Series
Estate Planning: How To Protect Your Family & Your Life Savings From The Costs Of Probate, Taxes, And Long-term Care
2015
Merrill Lynch
Estate Planning: How To Pass Your Life Savings to Your Family Without Paying the Unnecessary Probate Costs and Taxes
2014
Peterson Law Group Seminar Series
How to Protect Your Estate, Assets & Life Savings from the Costs of Probate & Long-Term Care
2014
CFP Estate Planning Course
Intro to Estate Planning
2014
CFP course on Estate Planning
Estate Planning
2013
Hospice of the Brazos Valley
Estate Planning and Charitable Giving
2013
Estate Planning Basics
Estate Planning Basics
2010
Small Business Summit
Choice of Business Entity
2010
Senior Seminar Series
End of Life Decision-Making
2010
Senior Seminar Series
Rights of the Elderly
2010
Senior Seminar Series
Estate Planning for Seniors
2010
Edward Joness Seminar
Preparing Your Estate Plan
2009
The Debbie Davis Show
Real Estate
2009
The Debbie Davis Show
Estate Planning Topics
2008
Business Start-Up
Business Start-Up 101
2006
Senior Leadership Brazos
Top Ten Common Mistakes in Estate Planning
2006
Raymond James Financial Seminars
Top Ten Mistakes Seen in Estate Planning
2006
Raymond James Financial Seminar
Identity Theft
2006
Limited Partnership Basics
Limited Partnership Basics
2006
Business Start Up
Starting Your Own Business
2005
BNI
Basic Estate Planning
2004
Senior Leadership Brazos
Top Ten Common Mistakes in Estate Planning
2004
Gold Medallion Club
Estate Planning
2003
Top Ten Common Mistakes in Estate Planning
Top Ten Common Mistakes in Estate Planning
Publications
2010
AbouTown Press, LLC
Essential Tools for Planning for Death or Disability
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
CPS won't return our calls and wont release my baby from hospital.
16 Feb 2015
Q&A
Who enforces Texas Property Code ?
21 Nov 2012
Q&A
I owner financed a vehicle to someone that has defaulted on payments. They are 3 monts behind. Can i repo it without notice?
20 Nov 2012