Atty. Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen

Atty. Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen

Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities, white collar criminal defense and 5 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Stillwater Stillwater 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen at a glance

Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen is a Member based in Stillwater, Minnesota. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1997), Minnesota (1997), and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1998). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1997) and Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 1994). Active member of Hennepin County (Chair, Corporate, Business and Franchising Law Sections, 1999-2001 Chair, Securities Law Section, 2001— Member, Governing Council, 1999—), Minnesota State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Stillwater, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities, white collar criminal defense and 5 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Mark practices in Stillwater, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen

Where is Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen's law office located?
Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen's law practice is located in Stillwater, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen handle?
Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen practiced law?
Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen go to law school?
Mark Allen Vidlock Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1997
B.A.
Gustavus Adolphus College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1997
Minnesota
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1998

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