Atty. John C Peterson

Atty. John C Peterson

John C Peterson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, product liability, malpractice litigation and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Appleton Appleton 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John C Peterson at a glance

John C Peterson is a Board of Directors based in Appleton, Wisconsin, practicing at Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1976), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1976), and Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Eastern District o (1983). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1976) and Lawrence University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Outagamie County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Appleton, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John C Peterson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, product liability, malpractice litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. in Appleton, WI and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John C Peterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C 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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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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

John C Peterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John C Peterson

Where is John C Peterson's law office located?
John C Peterson's law practice is located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The firm is Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C Peterson handle?
John C Peterson focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has John C Peterson practiced law?
John C Peterson has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John C Peterson go to law school?
John C Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact John C Peterson for a consultation?
You can contact John C 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 John C Peterson received?
John C Peterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1976
B.A.
Lawrence University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1976
Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Eastern District o
Admitted: 1983

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