Atty. Bruce A Peterson

Atty. Bruce A Peterson

Bruce A Peterson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, commercial litigation, product liability. Bruce received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce A Peterson at a glance

Bruce A Peterson is a Civil Ct. J. based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1979), and District of Columbia (1981). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1978) and Cornell University (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bruce A Peterson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, commercial litigation, product liability
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Bruce practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce A Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Bruce A Peterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Product Liability

Bruce A Peterson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Bruce A Peterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce A Peterson

Where is Bruce A Peterson's law office located?
Bruce A Peterson's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce A Peterson handle?
Bruce A Peterson focuses on criminal defense, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Bruce A Peterson practiced law?
Bruce A Peterson has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Bruce A Peterson go to law school?
Bruce A Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Bruce A Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1978
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989

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