Atty. Kurt C. Peterson
Kurt C. Peterson is a Portland, Oregon–based attorney who focuses on civil litigation and trial work.
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About Kurt C. Peterson at a glance
Kurt C. Peterson is a personal injury, product liability, litigation, health care, and insurance attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Williams Kastner. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar and Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1997) and University of Oregon (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Kurt C. Peterson is a Portland, Oregon–based attorney who focuses on civil litigation and trial work
- He represents governmental entities, businesses, insurers, and individuals in matters involving aviation, personal injury, property disputes, construction defect, employment, and insurance coverage
- Kurt has extensive trial experience, having tried more than 100 jury cases and over 70 arbitrations in Oregon and Washington
- His practice includes representing clients in both state and federal courts
- In addition to his litigation practice, Kurt serves as a mediator and arbitrator
- He handles alternative dispute resolution matters involving personal injury protection and uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, as well as court-annexed, private, and contract-based arbitrations
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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.
Kurt C. Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Kurt C. Peterson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oregon →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kurt C. Peterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Kurt C. Peterson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Oregon →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Kurt C. Peterson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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