Atty. David L. Petersen

Atty. David L. Petersen

David L. Petersen is a lawyer practicing real estate, taxation, estate planning and probate and 2 other areas of law.

Grafton Grafton 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About David L. Petersen at a glance

David L. Petersen is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax attorney based in Grafton, North Dakota. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1981), U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota (1981), U.S. Tax Court (1987), and Minnesota (2003). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 1981) and Augustana College (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar Association of North Dakota American Bar Association. Serands clients in Grafton, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David L. Petersen is a lawyer practicing real estate, taxation, estate planning and probate and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Augustana College in 1968, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices in Grafton, ND

Practice Areas Explained

David L. Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David L. Petersen is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Dakota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

David L. Petersen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Dakota →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David L. Petersen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Dakota →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David L. Petersen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Dakota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David L. Petersen

Where is David L. Petersen's law office located?
David L. Petersen's law practice is located in Grafton, North Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David L. Petersen handle?
David L. Petersen focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has David L. Petersen practiced law?
David L. Petersen has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David L. Petersen go to law school?
David L. Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact David L. Petersen for a consultation?
You can contact David L. Petersen 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 David L. Petersen received?
David L. Petersen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Dakota
- 1981
B.S.
Augustana College
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987
Minnesota
Admitted: 2003

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