Atty. David W. Peterson

Atty. David W. Peterson

David W. Peterson is a lawyer practicing employment law, insurance defense & coverage, tribal / native american law and 1 other area of law.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About David W. Peterson at a glance

David W. Peterson is an Attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts, employment, estate litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1992). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1992) and Utah State University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations & Memberships •State Bar of New Mexico, member •Indian Law Section, member. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David W. Peterson is a lawyer practicing employment law, insurance defense & coverage, tribal / native american law and 1 other area of law
  • David W. received a B.A. degree from Utah State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • David W. practices at Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

David W. Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

David W. Peterson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New Mexico →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David W. Peterson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Estate & Trust Litigation

David W. Peterson is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

Insurance Law

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

David W. Peterson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David W. Peterson

Where is David W. Peterson's law office located?
David W. Peterson's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David W. Peterson handle?
David W. Peterson focuses on trusts, employment, estate litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has David W. Peterson practiced law?
David W. Peterson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did David W. Peterson go to law school?
David W. Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact David W. Peterson for a consultation?
You can contact David W. 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 David W. Peterson received?
David W. Peterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1992
B.A.
Utah State University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1992

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