Atty. John Victor Peterson

Atty. John Victor Peterson

John Victor Peterson is a lawyer practicing contracts / agreements, securities / investment fraud, business and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Colorado College in 1989, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About John Victor Peterson at a glance

John Victor Peterson is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2001) and Colorado College (B.A. Philosophy, 1989). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Victor Peterson is a lawyer practicing contracts / agreements, securities / investment fraud, business and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Colorado College in 1989, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • John practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Victor Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Victor Peterson

Where is John Victor Peterson's law office located?
John Victor Peterson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Lathrop Gage LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Victor Peterson handle?
John Victor Peterson focuses on contracts, business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Victor Peterson practiced law?
John Victor Peterson has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did John Victor Peterson go to law school?
John Victor Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Philosophy, 1989).
How can I contact John Victor Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2001
B.A. Philosophy
Colorado College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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