Atty. Brett Peterson

Atty. Brett Peterson

Brett Peterson is a San Diego-based personal injury attorney who grew up in Northern California but fell in love with San Diego while pursuing higher education. He earned a B.A. in Quantitative Economics and Decision Science from UC San Diego in 1995 and a law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1998.

San Diego San Diego 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Brett Peterson at a glance

Brett Peterson is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Law Office of Brett Peterson. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of California at San Diego (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brett Peterson is a San Diego-based personal injury attorney who grew up in Northern California but fell in love with San Diego while pursuing higher education
  • He earned a B.A. in Quantitative Economics and Decision Science from UC San Diego in 1995 and a law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1998
  • After graduation he spent the next decade at a leading plaintiff’s personal injury firm in San Diego and later held litigation positions at two well-known civil defense firms
  • Frustrated by insurance companies that too often mistreated injured people, he founded his own firm in 2008 to focus on car accidents and dog-bite cases
  • He now devotes his practice to protecting injured individuals and ensuring they are treated with dignity
  • Outside the office he enjoys fatherhood, exploring Balboa Park, hiking, participating in alumni activities, and fostering animals from a local shelter

Practice Areas Explained

Brett Peterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brett Peterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Brett Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Brett Peterson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Brett Peterson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brett Peterson

Where is Brett Peterson's law office located?
Brett Peterson's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Law Office of Brett Peterson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brett Peterson handle?
Brett Peterson focuses on personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brett Peterson practiced law?
Brett Peterson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Brett Peterson go to law school?
Brett Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Brett Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of California at San Diego
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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