Atty. Michael Thomas Peterson

Atty. Michael Thomas Peterson

Michael Thomas Peterson is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction & development, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Thomas Peterson at a glance

Michael Thomas Peterson is a wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael Thomas Peterson is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction & development, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 20 years
  • Michael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Thomas Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Michael Thomas Peterson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

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.

Michael Thomas Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael Thomas Peterson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Thomas Peterson

Where is Michael Thomas Peterson's law office located?
Michael Thomas Peterson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Thomas Peterson handle?
Michael Thomas Peterson focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Thomas Peterson practiced law?
Michael Thomas Peterson has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
How can I contact Michael Thomas Peterson for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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