About Jeff Kurt
Jeff Kurt Petersen is a devoted household regulation attorney based in Longview, Washington. With over 18 years of legal knowledge, he focuses on family regulation, property planning, probate, and both arbitration and facilitated negotiation. Licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon, he presently focuses his legal services exclusively in Washington. His Washington State Bar Association quantity is 46300, whilst his Oregon State Bar number is 071614. Jeff earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1987. He later pursued his Juris Doctor at Chapman University School of Law, graduating in 2006.
During his time in law program, he became certified to mediate disputes in 2005. This certification laid the groundwork for his destiny work as a licensed mediator, and he's a member in good standing of the Washington Mediation Association. Before establishing his practice in Washington, Jeff began his legal career in Oregon. He served as an attorney fellow at Lewis & Clark Law School, where he labored in civil legal proceedings, contracts, mediation, and administrative law. His dedication to social justice is evident in his volunteer work in Columbia County, Oregon, where he endorsed and represented victims of family violence. He also assisted with family regulation matters, including divorce and guardianship cases, and represented aged victims of consumer fraud.
Additionally, Jeff supplied parenting plan mediation services through the Oregon Department of Justice. In 2014, Jeff's pro bono advocacy for sufferers of family violence, sexual assault, and stalking used to be recognized by the Oregon Law Center. He received a Certificate of Merit & Gratitude for his two years of devoted service, underscoring his dedication to helping those in want. Since relocating to Washington, he has persisted to focus on family regulation, estate planning, and facilitated negotiation. His approach emphasizes peaceful dispute decision, assisting clients navigate complicated legal issues with compassion and understanding. Jeff is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Washington Mediation Association.
He also belongs to Wealth Counsel, a national company of property planning attorneys. Outside of his legal practice, Jeff values spending time together with his family and enjoys a number of outdoor activities, including browsing, mountain biking, trekking, images, and travel. His primary office is positioned at 841A twelfth Avenue, Longview, WA 98632, with a branch office in Vancouver, WA. He can be reached at (360) 442-4101 or through e-mail at jeffpetersen@3Rlaw.org.
