Platt & Westby, P.C.


Phoenix Arizona 85013

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The law firm of Platt & Westby, P.C. has provided trusted legal services to Phoenix, Arizona and surrounding communities since 1974. Our experienced team of lawyers fiercely advocate for our clients and guide them through complex legal issues. You will receive straightforward advice, prompt communication, and expert legal representation in the areas of Real Estate, Probate, Estate Planning, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Family Law, and Bankruptcy. We have 6 convenient Phoenix valley locations and offer free consultations. Contact us today!

Born in Minnesota, Attorney Peter Westby has resided in Arizona since 1962 and in Phoenix since 1974. Mr. Westby graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1973 and entered the practice of law as a prosecuting attorney, first with the City of Tucson and then with the Pima County Attorney's office as a Criminal Trial Deputy. He joined partner Harvey Platt in the private practice of law in Phoenix in 1974 and together they formed Platt & Westby, P.C. Mr. Westby practices in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, family law, estate planning, probate, estate and trust administration, and business formation/litigation.  Mr. Westby and his firm have earned a Martindale-Hubble AV rating, the highest rating awarded for ethics and professional competence.

Mr. Westby is skilled in finding solutions to personal and business challenges and believes that he can serve clients best by researching and identifying options that are creative, cost effective and that minimize conflict and litigation.  His 40+ years of experience in law and real estate investment enable him to quickly zero in on critical issues, provide a clear analysis of options and give recommendations that make sense.

Mr. Westby has been married to his wife, Cathie, for over 49 years. They have raised three children, all graduates of the University of Arizona in Tucson. Mr. Westby has five grandchildren. Mr. Westby is a former Boy Scout Leader and Scoutmaster and in his spare time remains an active outdoorsman, hiker, backpacker and climber, most recently having climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. Mr. Westby guides trips into the Grand Canyon as well as to other Arizona destinations. In 2016, Mr. Westby summited Mt. Whitney via the Mountaineer’s Route. He and Cathie are active amateur ballroom dance competitors and enjoy social dancing, their children, grandchildren and travel. Mr. Westby and wife Cathie are also investors, landlords and property managers.  Cathie is a licensed Realtor. Mr. Westby's charitable interests include Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, the Christian Children's Fund and the Salvation Army. He has served on the Board of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and was elected President for two consecutive terms. Mr. Westby currently serves as counsel for the Grand Canyon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. He also assisted in the formation and served as Board Member and legal advisor to a local non-profit children's grief support group.  Mr. Westby has been selected to Arizona’s Finest Lawyers.

In the Family Law area Mr. Westby is proficient in the following areas: Divorce and Annulment, Custody, Shared or Joint Custody, Visitation, Supervised Visitation, Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Joint and Shared Custody, Grandparents Rights and Paternity, among others.