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Criminal Defense
Aggravated assault is a very serious charge that demands the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney. By definition, it is a first degree felony if it involves causing serious harm to a law enforcement officer or any member of the judiciary, the legal system (including parking enforcement officers), fire or emergency personnel, and other public servants. The charge is considered a second-degree felony if it involves school employees or board members. First degree aggravated assault can mean a twenty year sentence and second degree charges can result in a ten-year sentence. In all cases you can anticipate that the prosecution will be pursuing your case aggressively, so you will need a passionate defender.

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Phone: (610) 353-8531

Address: 8 Saint Albans Ave, Newtown Square, PA 19073

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Peters James P

Criminal Defense
Aggravated assault is a very serious charge that demands the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney. By definition, it is a first degree felony if it involves causing serious harm to a law enforcement officer or any member of the judiciary, the legal system (including parking enforcement officers), fire or emergency personnel, and other public servants. The charge is considered a second-degree felony if it involves school employees or board members. First degree aggravated assault can mean a twenty year sentence and second degree charges can result in a ten-year sentence. In all cases you can anticipate that the prosecution will be pursuing your case aggressively, so you will need a passionate defender.
DUI/DWI
In the state of Pennsylvania, law enforcement considers driving a serious responsibility, and expects drivers to obey all of the laws and guidelines that it has established. Among the most important of these rules are the ones dedicated to preventing people from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you have been charged with a DUI offense in the state of Pennsylvania, it is essential that you have an experienced attorney to protect your rights. James P. Peters provides legal counsel in Delaware County, Montgomery County, Chester County and Philadelphia County, as well as many other locations throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He will advise you of your rights and use his knowledge and passion to ensure that you are treated fairly and get the best possible outcome for your circumstances.
Traffic Violations
No matter whether the offense that you have been charged with is something minor like a traffic violation or something as serious as a crime of violence, you are always innocent until proven guilty, and James Peters is dedicated to ensuring that your rights and interests are protected. Our goal always begins with dismissal of the charges against you; when that is not possible we work hard to get you acquitted or charges and penalties that you are facing reduced.
Sex Crimes
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
A simple assault is a crime against a person. It is considered a misdemeanor crime, and a charge of simple assault can be brought against you even if you did not actually cause bodily injury. Simple assault can include the act of making somebody afraid that you are going to attack them, negligently injuring somebody with a deadly weapon even if you didn’t mean to, attempting to injure somebody but not being successful, and of course intentionally injuring a person physically.
Drug Crimes
Mr. Peters also defends those accused of committing crimes in hearings before District Judges and judges of the Courts of Common Pleas, for charges such as Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, drug possession, assaults and batteries, and other crimes.
Assault
Being charged with assault is very serious. In order to protect your rights and give yourself the best opportunities both now and in the future, it is important that you are represented by a skilled and experienced attorney who truly cares about what happens to you. James P. Peters has been practicing law in Delaware County for 25 years, and he provides a personalized approach to every case. Because the penalties for even a simple assault can include five years of prison, it is essential that you have an advocate on your side who will fight vigorously on your behalf.
Juvenile Crimes
Probation Violation
Homicide
Arson
Forgery
Kidnapping

Business and Corporate Law

Business Formation
Business Disputes

Real Estate Litigation
Real Estate Transactions
A car driven by a fifty-year-old real estate sales agent was rear-ended by another car at a relatively low rate of speed. Nevertheless, the woman experienced severe lower back pain, which radiated into her lower extremities and interfered with her ability to walk. Despite surgical intervention, she continued to suffer from the same symptoms. We worked with the woman's surgeon and rehabilitative medicine physician to establish the fact that her symptomology was indeed related to the auto accident, because the impact caused an aggravation to an underlying arthritic low back condition. We also retained a medical specialist to analyze her post-surgical ability to walk, who rendered the opinion that she was unable to return to her prior sales agent profession. As a result of our successfully working with our expert witnesses, we were able to obtain a very sizeable settlement for this client.

Personal Injury
When you’ve been in an automobile accident or have sustained an injury as a result of somebody else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for the expenses and damages you’ve incurred. Having the right personal injury attorney by your side can make all the difference in the compensation and justice that you receive. James P. Peters is an attorney who is dedicated to providing his clients with the best possible representation. He is professional and personal in his approach, taking a real interest in getting the best possible outcomes for those who have been injured as a result of the irresponsible acts of others.
Medical Malpractice
If you believe you’ve been harmed by your doctor or another medical professional, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Not every misdiagnosis or mistake is actually considered medical malpractice, but many are. James P. Peters is an experienced medical malpractice attorney serving Delaware County, Montgomery County, Chester County and Philadelphia County, as well as many other locations throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He will take the time to listen to your situation carefully and make sure that you understand all of your rights and options.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
The national approval rate of initial applications for social security disability is very low – only about 32% of initial claims are accepted, and this is often due to applications being filled out improperly. In Pennsylvania, once your application is reviewed for eligibility it is passed on to the Bureau of Disability Determination, which determines medical eligibility. James P. Peters has extensive experience helping applicants through this claims process. He can complete the application in a way that demonstrates that you are not able to perform any work. He will help you to gather proper medical evidence and will enlist the help of your physician in providing effective documentation. He can also expedite the process if your application is time sensitive.
Dog Bites
Personal injury cases involve damage that has been caused by somebody else’s negligence. It doesn’t matter whether your injuries or losses were caused by a person or by an entity — either way they can make a profound difference in your life. Examples of personal injury cases that the law firm of James P. Peters has handled include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, fires, dog bites, slip and fall accidents and product liability accidents. If somebody else was careless and it resulted in an injury, then they can be held responsible for your doctor’s bills, hospital bills, missed work and other expenses. Whether your injuries have healed or you are still undergoing rehabilitation or long-term care, you may have experienced emotional trauma, loss of employment or enjoyment of life, or simply needed to make expensive repairs to property. James P. Peters will listen carefully to what has happened to you and let you know what your rights are, and if you are eligible to file a claim we will do so in a way that will maximize your compensation and get you the justice that you deserve.

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Wills
Wills and trusts are two different legal instruments that people commonly use to accomplish their financial goals, as well as to ensure that they have the opportunity to shape their legacy. A will is a document that spells out exactly how you want your property distributed and disposed of, and can be a very simple and straightforward document or can be multi-layered and complex. As for trusts, there are two distinct types of these documents, one of which is put into place during the subject’s lifetime and the other that is constructed in a way that is similar to a will in that it does not take effect until after the grantor has died.
Trusts
When you establish a living trust, you choose whether it is to be revocable and provides you with continued control over your assets, or irrevocable, which does not allow you to make any modifications by has the advantage of preventing outsiders from laying claim to your assets. An irrevocable trust can also reduce your tax burden. Whichever option is chosen has the benefit of not needing to go through the probate process. If you choose to establish a testament trust it offers many of the same advantages in terms of protecting your assets, but it does not go into force until after you have died.
Power of Attorney
One of the most important things that a person who owns property or has assets can do is to make sure that they provide clear instructions about the disposition of that property when they are gone. Having a well-executed will or trust gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your wishes are clear and that you’ve minimized any anxiety, stress or lack of clarity for those who are left behind. James P. Peters is an experienced attorney who has extensive knowledge and experience in preparing wills and trusts for clients who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. He can also assist you with other financial and legal documents that can assist you in protecting and planning for your future, including establishing a durable power of attorney and writing an advanced health care directive. Contact our office today to see how we can make the process easy for you as well.
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