James S. Peters

James S. Peters is a partner at Zukowski Law Offices who has practiced with the firm since June 1994 and has served as a partner since January 2005. His primary work includes estate planning and estate administration, corporate representation, representation of public taxing bodies, and intellectual property law. This mix of practice areas places him at the intersection of personal planning, business operations, public-sector legal needs, and rights involving intellectual property.

James earned his law degree from DePaul University in 1992 after receiving a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1989. He joined Zukowski Law Offices in June 1994 and became a partner in January 2005. His legal education supports a varied practice involving estate planning and administration, corporate representation, public taxing bodies, and intellectual property law. These areas require attention to legal documents, statutory duties, and clients with distinct planning and organizational needs.

James handles estate planning and administration matters involving the transfer and management of assets, while his corporate work addresses legal needs arising in business operations. He also represents public taxing bodies, a practice that can involve governance and statutory issues, and works on intellectual property matters. The breadth of these areas requires him to move between private planning, organizational advice, and legal issues affecting public and commercial clients.

James S. Peters brings long-term firm experience to a practice spanning estate planning, administration, corporate representation, public taxing bodies, and intellectual property. His work addresses legal needs that arise at different stages of personal and organizational planning, from preparing for future asset transfers to helping entities manage ongoing legal responsibilities. His established role at Zukowski Law Offices supports continuity for clients seeking counsel across related planning, business, and public-law matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Zukowski Law Offices
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, LaSalle County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• DePaul University
  Law degree
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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