Atty. David G. Peterson
David G. Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation.
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David G. Peterson is a business and litigation attorney based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, practicing at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serves clients in Waukesha, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David G. Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation
- David G., who practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2014
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David G. Peterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David G. Peterson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David G. Peterson is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waukesha are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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