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About Matthew K. Peterson at a glance
Matthew K. Peterson is a Member based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at Clapp Peterson Tiemessen Thorsness And Johnson Llc. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1980). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1979) and St. Olaf College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Anchorage, Alaska and American (Litigation Section) Bar Associations Defense Research Institute (Alaska State Chairman, 1991-1995) Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel. Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Matthew K. Peterson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, mediation & arbitration, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Matthew practices at Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness & Johnson LLC in Anchorage, AK
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Matthew K. Peterson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Alaska →
Matthew K. Peterson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alaska →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Matthew K. Peterson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alaska →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Matthew K. Peterson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Alaska →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alaska
Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Anchorage are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska 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 Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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