Atty. Erik David Peterson

Atty. Erik David Peterson

Erik David Peterson is a lawyer practicing insurance, employee benefits, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Erik received a B.A. degree from James Madison University, and has been licensed for 18 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Erik David Peterson at a glance

Erik David Peterson is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (2008) and Kentucky U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Western and Eastern Districts of California U.S. Co (2009). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and James Madison University B.A. University of Kentucky M.P.A. Public Finance University of Kentucky M.P.A. with honors (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Erik David Peterson is a lawyer practicing insurance, employee benefits, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • Erik received a B.A. degree from James Madison University, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Erik practices at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Erik David Peterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erik David 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.

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Employment Law

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

Erik David Peterson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

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

Erik David Peterson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Erik David Peterson

Where is Erik David Peterson's law office located?
Erik David Peterson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Erik David Peterson handle?
Erik David Peterson focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Erik David Peterson practiced law?
Erik David Peterson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Erik David Peterson go to law school?
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How can I contact Erik David Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. cum laude
- In Progress
James Madison University B.A. University of Kentucky M.P.A. Public Finance University of Kentucky M.P.A. with honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008
Kentucky U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Western and Eastern Districts of California U.S. Co
Admitted: 2009

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