Peter H Westby

Peter H Westby

also known as Platt & Westby, P.C., Peter Westby

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 52 years

Real estate Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Family, Estate Planning ... +2 more

2916 North Seventh Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 52 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1973

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Platt & Westby, P.C.

2916 North Seventh Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85013

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Peter H Westby's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good one, in the end

I had some arguments with him, but it turned out that he was right in the end. He sincerely discusses questions about billing and tells you that lawsuit is sometimes not a good solution.

Posted by Judith | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney for Elder

While my Mother was in the end of her life, she wanted to be sure she had "her ducks in a row" for me. There were many legalities that needed attention that she had already attempted to address and plan. During the last week of her life she insisted her will and be reviewed by a local attorney to ass...ure it would be recognized in Arizona, as it had been written when I was still a minor in another state. I was able to contact Platt & Westby through their website, able to speak with Mr. Westby over the phone, and schedule a free consultation with their firm. The time Mr. Rahtz took to answer more questions than just "is this will ok for Arizona?", and the patience and compassion shown was so genuine. The firm never asked nor expected me to pay for the consultation. The experience of tending to all the legalities up to that point had been overwhelming. Mr. Rahtz was able to set MY mind, and my Mother's at ease. We will be using Platt & Westby to prepare my wife's and my wills, DPOAs, living wills, MPOAHCs, all due to the prompt reply and compassion shown me during a very difficult time in our lives.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2014

Honest and genuine

Peter Westby understood my situation and provided me with carefully crafted and useful advice - true to his profile on his website, he is very honest. would recommend him to anyone

Posted by Ben | November 4, 2013

Good Probate and Real Estate Lawyer

Peter Westby assisted me with a real estate transaction and related litigation and an estate plan. He was very aggressive and knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The real estate matter was part of a probate with family members and the problem required a lawyer with good people skills. He did an exc...ellent job in all of the matters that I have asked him to handle for me

Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2013

Helpful, Assertive & Trustworthy

Mr. Westby spent over 45 minutes with me in my free consultation answering questions, discussing my options and reviewing my history (which was important in my matter). I now have created a relationship with Mr. Westby that I feel I have a go-to attorney. He impressed me with his high ethical stand...ards and his level of professionalism. I trust him completely, and am very thankful I was able to find him.

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Peter H Westby's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristi Morley

Family lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kip Micuda

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Peter for many years. He is the consummate professional and places his client's interests first."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Peter. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Thomas Morton

Business lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Pete was and still is a mentor to me. He is very knowledgeable and experienced."

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Bryan Eastin

Real estate lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is an exceptional attorney who delivers real, practical solutions for his clients. The breadth of his legal experience gives him a multi-disciplinary perspective that is simply invaluable. I give him my unqualified endorsement."

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Kyle Kinney

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is an exceptional attorney and an even better person."

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Harvey Platt

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is one of the best lawyers in America"

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Kip Micuda

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Bryan Eastin

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Rated, Matindale-Hubbell

2017

Named One Of Arizona's Finest Lawyers, Arizona's Finest Lawyers

2013

Best Bankruptcy Law Firm 2013, Arizona Foothills Magazine

Work Experience

1974 - Present

Partner, Platt & Westby PC

1973 - 1974

Deputy County Attorney, Pima County Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

Counsel

2011 - Present

Arizona's Finest Lawyers

Sustaining Member

2011 - 2013

Prince of Peace Luthern Church

President

Education

1973

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Arizona

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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