Peter G Schmerl

Peter G Schmerl

3.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 35 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship ... +2 more

14 E 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 25%

36 years

25%
Guardianship 10%

36 years

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

24 years

10%
Adoption 5%

24 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 35 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1990

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

Peter G. Schmerl, PLLC

14 E 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ, 85705

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Peter G Schmerl's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Estate Planning

Posted by Catherine | October 26, 2014 | Estate Planning

A smiling "snowbird"

I needed reliable information about how Arizona law might deal with Ontario power-of-attorney arrangements and US real estate transfers in/outside of a will for a Canadian "snow birding" in Arizona. I cold-emailed Peter after coming across his profile on the web. His assistant responded right away ...and set up a phone meeting. In that brief call Peter listened attentively, confirmed and added to my understanding, and offered creative solutions to challenges. With that start, I will confidently retain him to do the work needed.

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Peter G Schmerl's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Ahlers

Probate lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Peter is incredibly knowledgeable in the probate and estate planning areas. He works passionately for his clients and is attentive to details. I highly recommend him."

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Uri Palmer

Juvenile law lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is dedicated to representing his clients, knowledgable of the law, and a pleasure to work with."

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Ronald Zack

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is an excellent estate planning attorney with years of valuable experience. He is a great resource and always willing to help. I have seen Peter interact with clients and see him as a knowledgeable practitioner and strong advocate."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Admonition and Probation issued in AZ, 2017

updated on 05/17/2017

An admonishment means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Peter G. Schmerl, P.C.

2000 - 2002

Associate, Russo, Cox & Russo, P.C.

1996 - 1999

Associate, Timothy A. Olcott, P.C.

Associations

State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law Section

Education

1990

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Arizona

BA

Speaking Engagements

2013

Continuing Legal Education

Working Smarter Not Harder: “I am not Spartacus!” or Practical Tips to Make Your Practice Better and More Enjoyable

2012

Continuing Legal Education

Build Your Adoption Practice

2011

Continuing Legal Education

Daah . . . Winning! Lead Generation Strategies in the Face of a Sinking Ship

2009

Continuing Legal Education

Building Your Practice By Giving and Receiving Quality Referrals

Languages

English

Activity

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