Atty. Michael A Peterson

Atty. Michael A Peterson

Mr. Michael A Peterson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense litigation, coverage disputes, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (385) 399-6307 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael A Peterson at a glance

Michael A Peterson is a criminal defense, workers comp, juvenile, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Utah (1987) and U.S. District Court, District of Utah (1987). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1987) and University of Utah (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Michael A Peterson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense litigation, coverage disputes, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Michael A Peterson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Utah →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael A Peterson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Utah →

Juvenile Law

Michael A Peterson is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Utah →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael A Peterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Utah →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael A Peterson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael A Peterson

Where is Michael A Peterson's law office located?
Michael A Peterson's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A Peterson handle?
Michael A Peterson focuses on criminal defense, workers comp, juvenile, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Michael A Peterson practiced law?
Michael A Peterson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael A Peterson go to law school?
Michael A Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Michael A Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1987
B.A.
University of Utah
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Admitted: 1987

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