Peter Gutmann (born August 3, 1949 in

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) is a professional

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and attorney. He graduated from

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, ''

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'', with a

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in 1971, and attended the

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, where he earned a

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in 1974. He earned a J.D. from

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in 1978.

Journalist

Gutmann writes extensively on

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for publication in newspapers and magazines. His work as earned him several awards: most recently, a 2006 Dateline Award for Excellence in Local Journalism for Weekly Newspaper Arts Criticism from the Washington Chapter of the

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. He also won Dateline Awards in 2002, 2003 and 2004 from the Washington, DC chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Gutmann has two long-standing, regular

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: * "Classical Notes", '' Goldmine'' magazine, 1998–present * "After Hours", ''

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'', 2000–present

Attorney

Gutmann practices law in the

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office of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, where he provides legal and practical advice on all aspects of

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References

External links

Classical Notes
– Gutmann's site
Peter Gutmann
at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice ;Feature articles by Gutmann

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