Peter L. Fear

Peter L. Fear is a Fresno bankruptcy attorney who represents individuals, businesses, farmers, consumers, creditors, trustees, and other parties in bankruptcy matters. He focuses on developing practical solutions for difficult financial problems and helping clients understand the options available to them. His work includes both personal and business bankruptcy matters, along with service as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee in the Fresno area.

Peter earned a Juris Doctor from Oak Brook College of Law and Government Policy and was admitted to the California Bar in 2000. Before entering the legal profession, he worked with juvenile offenders and families facing serious challenges in an inner-city setting. He also gained experience with civil rights litigation involving protection from unlawful government intrusion. This background shaped his understanding of families under pressure and informs his practical, compassionate approach to legal service.

Peter has built extensive experience representing different participants in bankruptcy proceedings. He frequently speaks at continuing legal education programs on Chapter 7, Chapter 13, bankruptcy exemptions, creditor remedies, mortgage accounting, medical bankruptcies, ethics, and developments in insolvency law. He has also contributed to the bankruptcy chapter of Advising Minnesota Corporations and Other Business Organizations, reflecting his commitment to sharing practical legal knowledge with other professionals.

Peter L. Fear has been certified as a bankruptcy law specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization since 2014 and has been included on the Super Lawyers list since 2016. His professional leadership includes service as president of the California Bankruptcy Forum and the Central California Bankruptcy Association, along with committee and board roles connected to federal courts and bar organizations. Through careful analysis and practical planning, he helps clients address debt problems and work toward greater financial stability.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Fear Waddell, P.C.
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Fresno County Bar Association
• Member, Federalist Society
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Central California Bankruptcy Association
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Oak Brook College of Law and Government Policy
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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