Peter L. Peterson

Peter L. Peterson is an attorney with Clark, Mize & Linville Chartered in Salina, Kansas. His practice concentrates on estate and financial planning, trusts and probate, charitable planning, and labor relations. He has worked on tax, financial, charitable, and estate planning matters for individuals since 1971, assisting with wills, trusts, and the transfer and administration of property.

Peterson earned a B.A. in 1968 and a J.D. in 1971 from the University of Kansas, receiving highest distinction with both degrees. His legal education supports a practice that connects tax considerations, financial arrangements, and estate law. He also holds the Certified Financial Planner credential, reflecting additional professional training relevant to the financial aspects of estate and charitable planning.

Over the course of his practice, Peterson has developed a substantial focus on estate planning and charitable arrangements, while maintaining a labor relations practice. He has authored and presented continuing education programs for lawyers and nonlawyers. His work also includes professional and community leadership, with prior board and chair roles in banking, local philanthropy, and Salina-area organizations.

Peterson is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in trusts and estates, tax law, and nonprofit and charities law. His honors include Salina Citizen of the Year for 2010. Peter L. Peterson brings decades of legal and financial planning experience to his work with individuals and organizations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Clark, Mize & Linville, Chartered
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
• Director, Rose Hill Bank (2015)
• Chairman, Board of Directors, Greater Salina Community Foundation (1999-2003)
• Chairman Board of Directors, Salina Area Chamber of Commerce (1998)
• Chairman, Board of Trustees, St. John’s Military School (2000-2004)

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• University of Kansas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kansas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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