Atty. Erik Robert Petersen

Atty. Erik Robert Petersen

Erik Robert Petersen is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, construction litigation and 2 other areas of law. Erik received a B.A. degree from California State University, Chico in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

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About Erik Robert Petersen at a glance

Erik Robert Petersen is a Member based in Fort Bragg, California, practicing at Petersen Law Offices. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1990). Educated at University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1989) and California State University, Chico (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Fort Bragg, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Erik Robert Petersen is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, construction litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Erik received a B.A. degree from California State University, Chico in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Erik practices at Petersen Law Offices in Fort Bragg, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Erik Robert Petersen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erik Robert Petersen 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.

Erik Robert Petersen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

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

Workers Compensation

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

Erik Robert Petersen is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Erik Robert Petersen is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 Fort Bragg 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 Robert Petersen

Where is Erik Robert Petersen's law office located?
Erik Robert Petersen's law practice is located in Fort Bragg, California. The firm is Petersen Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Erik Robert Petersen handle?
Erik Robert Petersen focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Erik Robert Petersen practiced law?
Erik Robert Petersen has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Erik Robert Petersen go to law school?
Erik Robert Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Erik Robert Petersen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
California State University, Chico
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1990

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