Atty. Duane A. Petersen

Atty. Duane A. Petersen

Mr. Duane A.

Anchorage Anchorage 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Duane A. Petersen at a glance

Duane A. Petersen is an ANTHC based in Anchorage, Alaska. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment, business, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Alaska (2000). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1999) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Duane A. Petersen is a lawyer practicing alaska native law, civil litigation, corporate counsel and 2 other areas of law
  • Duane received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Duane practices in Anchorage, AK

Practice Areas Explained

Duane A. Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Duane A. Petersen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alaska →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Duane A. Petersen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alaska →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Duane A. Petersen is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alaska →

Civil Litigation

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

Duane A. Petersen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alaska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alaska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Duane A. Petersen

Where is Duane A. Petersen's law office located?
Duane A. Petersen's law practice is located in Anchorage, Alaska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Duane A. Petersen handle?
Duane A. Petersen focuses on employment, business, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has Duane A. Petersen practiced law?
Duane A. Petersen has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Duane A. Petersen go to law school?
Duane A. Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Duane A. Petersen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1999
B.A.
University of New Mexico
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 2000

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