Atty. Nancy K. Peterson

Atty. Nancy K. Peterson

Nancy K. Peterson is a lawyer practicing environmental, brownfield's & real property development, cercla (superfund)/rcra remediation & litigation and 10 other areas of law.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Nancy K. Peterson at a glance

Nancy K. Peterson is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Quarles & Brady LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, m&a, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1983), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1984). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1983) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nancy K. Peterson is a lawyer practicing environmental, brownfield's & real property development, cercla (superfund)/rcra remediation & litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • Nancy received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Nancy practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy K. Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Nancy K. Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →

Real Estate Law

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

Nancy K. Peterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Nancy K. Peterson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Wisconsin →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Nancy K. Peterson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Wisconsin →

Insurance Law

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

Nancy K. Peterson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nancy K. Peterson

Where is Nancy K. Peterson's law office located?
Nancy K. Peterson's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Quarles & Brady LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy K. Peterson handle?
Nancy K. Peterson focuses on personal injury, real estate, m&a, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Nancy K. Peterson practiced law?
Nancy K. Peterson has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Nancy K. Peterson go to law school?
Nancy K. Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Nancy K. Peterson for a consultation?
You can contact Nancy K. Peterson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Nancy K. Peterson received?
Nancy K. Peterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1983
B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1984

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