Atty. Byron Michael Peterson

Atty. Byron Michael Peterson

Byron Michael Peterson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, mediation, personal injury. Byron received a M.A.T. degree from College of St.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Byron Michael Peterson at a glance

Byron Michael Peterson is an Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche, P.A.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1987). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law, (J.D., 1987) and College of St. Thomas (M.A.T. University, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ramsey County and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Byron Michael Peterson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, mediation, personal injury
  • Byron received a M.A.T. degree from College of St. Thomas in 1976, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Byron practices at Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Byron Michael Peterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Byron Michael 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.

Byron Michael Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Byron Michael Peterson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Minnesota →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Byron Michael Peterson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Byron Michael Peterson

Where is Byron Michael Peterson's law office located?
Byron Michael Peterson's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Byron Michael Peterson handle?
Byron Michael Peterson focuses on personal injury, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Byron Michael Peterson practiced law?
Byron Michael Peterson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Byron Michael Peterson go to law school?
Byron Michael Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (M.A.T. University, 1976).
How can I contact Byron Michael Peterson for a consultation?
You can contact Byron Michael Peterson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Byron Michael Peterson received?
Byron Michael Peterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law,
- 1987
M.A.T. University
College of St. Thomas
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1987

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