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Peters Law Offices
309 First Street East
Independence, IA 50644
Phone: 319-334-9992
Fax: 319-334-9993
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Vinton Office
415 A Avenue
Vinton, IA 52349
Phone: 319-472-3867
Fax: 319-334-9993
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Independence, Iowa, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Estate Planning and Real Estate Lawyer

Iowans who have fallen on financial hard times, are struggling with the decision to divorce or weighing important estate planning options have one thing in common - they need help.

The skilled legal assistance you need is waiting for you right now at the Peters Law Offices in Independence and Vinton, founded by experienced attorney James T. Peters.

As your lawyer, James T. Peters brings more than 25 years of experience, a versatile command of various practice areas and keen client commitment to your legal goals. Whether you are seeking lasting debt relief or fighting against mortgage foreclosure, at odds with a former spouse over a child visitation issue, trying to settle a probate dispute or closing on a real estate transaction, the Peters Law Offices can help.

Providing Legal Solutions for Northeast Iowa Clients Since 1983

Our respected law firm's founder offers quality legal representation for objectives related to general practice including but  not limited to:

Buchanan County Debt Relief Attorney

Bankruptcy - including Chapter 7 bankruptcy, mortgage foreclosure defense, short sales, corrections for credit report errors, address tax liens and problems of delinquent taxes

Family law - such as contested and uncontested divorce, child custody and support matters, division of property and assets, alimony, post-divorce modifications, adoptions, paternity and domestic violence

Probate & Estate planning - wills, trusts, planning that reduces stress and costs of transferring property upon death, business planning and succession, and estate planning for blended families

Real estate law - Attorney Peters' assists clients dealing with property including estate administration. His expertise extends to coordination of residential and commercial closings as well as work with lenders and title opinions.

General Practice - Attorney Peters' provides advice and representation in the general practice: tax preparation, workers' compensation, social security disability, and general litigation. 

Our law firm accepts various approved legal plans such as the Hyatt Legal Plan, ARAG Legal Plan and others.

For the quality, experienced representation you need and the attentive personal service you deserve, come to the Peters Law Offices.

Contact the Peters Law Offices

To arrange your free initial consultation with Independence, Iowa, bankruptcy attorney James T. Peters, call 319-334-9992. The phone number for our Vinton law office is 319-472-3867. Please click here to complete our convenient client form for the practice area that best describes your legal need: bankruptcy, family law, estate planning and probate or real estate.


Peters Law Offices serve clients in Iowa cities such as Independence, Vinton, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Manchester, Oelwein, Jesup, Winthrop, Walker, Urbana, Hazleton, Brandon, Shellsburg, La Porte City, Cedar Rapids and others throughout Buchanan County, Delaware County, Black Hawk County, Linn County, Benton County and Fayette County.

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