Atty. Justin Peterson
Justin Peterson has been a trial attorney since graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He has obtained millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his clients.
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Justin Peterson is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Peterson Law Office. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2008). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Kentucky (B.S. Economics, 2005). Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Justin Peterson has been a trial attorney since graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law
- He has obtained millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his clients
- As lead counsel, Mr. Peterson has tried multiple criminal cases to a jury verdict and enjoys an undefeated record
- Mr. Peterson has also served as lead counsel and tried multiple civil cases to jury verdict with successful results
- Prior to starting Peterson Law Office, Mr. Peterson was a partner at another Lexington law firm
- Prior to that, he was partner/shareholder at a large insurance defense law firm in Lexington
- His practice representing the insurance companies and their insureds in the highest level of litigation has prepared him for handling any type of injury claim
- He knows what the insurance companies look for in evaluating settlements and what drives increased settlements and successful results
- Mr. Peterson’s litigation practice include: auto and truck accidents, premises liability, fall cases, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, insurance bad faith (USCPA), product liability, business and contractual litigation, employment law, wrongful termination, and civil rights claims, including discrimination and retaliation matters
- Mr. Peterson also serves as General Counsel for the Lexington Legends and coaches the tournament of champions trial teams at the University of Kentucky College of Law
- Honors and Awards • Inaugural Recipient of the University of Kentucky College of Law, Outstanding Trial Advocate Award • Recipient of Powell Medallion at the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) National Trial Competition, 2008 • Recipient of Powell Medallion at the ACTL National Trial Competition, 2007 • Regional Champion, ACTL Regional Trial Competition, Sixth Region, 2008 • Regional Champion, ACTL Regional Trial Competition, Sixth Region, 2007 • Recipient, Charles E. “Buzz” English, Jr. Award for Excellency in Trial Advocacy • Recipient, English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley Award for Excellency in Trial Advocacy • Recipient, Golden and Walters Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy • Kentucky Intrastate Mock Trial Tournament Participant, 2008 • Kentucky Intrastate Mock Trial Tournament Participant, 2007 • Member, Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Law • Member, Trial Advocacy Board
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Justin Peterson is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Kentucky →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Justin Peterson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Kentucky →
Justin Peterson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Kentucky →
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.
Justin Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →
Justin Peterson is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Kentucky →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lexington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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