Atty. Nicholas John Peterson

Atty. Nicholas John Peterson

Nicholas John Peterson is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense, negligence, premises liability and 7 other areas of law. Nicholas received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas John Peterson at a glance

Nicholas John Peterson is a Partner based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Peterson White, LLLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, ssd, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2001). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 2001) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S.B.A., 1998). Active member of Young Lawyers Division, Disability Law Section, Health Law Section, Labor and Employment Law Section, Law Office Technology/Management Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas John Peterson is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense, negligence, premises liability and 7 other areas of law
  • Nicholas received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Nicholas practices at Peterson White, LLLP in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas John Peterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas John 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.

Nicholas John Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Nicholas John Peterson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Workers Compensation

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

Nicholas John Peterson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Nicholas John Peterson is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Tennessee →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Nicholas John Peterson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicholas John Peterson

Where is Nicholas John Peterson's law office located?
Nicholas John Peterson's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Peterson White, LLLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas John Peterson handle?
Nicholas John Peterson focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, ssd, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Nicholas John Peterson practiced law?
Nicholas John Peterson has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Nicholas John Peterson go to law school?
Nicholas John Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S.B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Nicholas John Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 2001
B.S.B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2001

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