Peter L. Pete Peterson

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Salina, Kansas

54+ years experience

Clark, Mize & Linville Chartered

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

785-823-6325

https://www.cml-law.com/attorneys/peter-peterson

129 South Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401

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Bio

Peter L. Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.Peter L., who practices law in Salina, Kansas, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Peter L. Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.Peter L., who practices law in Salina, Kansas, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Peter L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Kansas

State Capital

Topeka

Highest Court

Kansas Supreme Court

Bar Association

Kansas Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Wichita (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit / Charities Law, Wichita (2014)
Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Wichita (2013)
Recognized: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Recognized: Nonprofit / Charities Law
Recognized: Tax Law
Recognized: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983

Education

University of Kansas, J.D., graduated 1971

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Reviews

Donna Martinez

3 months ago

Detailed but could improve

Peter Peterson is undoubtedly a seasoned attorney with impressive credentials, including multiple Lawyer of the Year recognitions and decades of experience in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. We engaged his services to navigate a complex ERISA compliance matter for our nonprofit. His knowledge of tax and nonprofit law was evident in his strategy. However, communication was a bit slower than expected, with replies sometimes taking a full business day. The final outcome was favorable, but we had to clarify instructions a few times due to vague initial guidance. For straightforward legal needs in his specialties, his expertise is clear, but clients should be prepared for a more deliberate pace. The fees were reasonable, but the process felt slightly impersonal for such a personal matter. Still, his depth of knowledge in trusts and estates law was reassuring when we discussed estate planning aspects. A more attentive communication approach would have made the experience significantly smoother.