Atty. Nicholas P. Peterson
Nicholas represents a wide range of clients on commercial, appellate, regulatory, and other areas of complex civil litigation. He has advised industry-leading companies and individuals in contractual disputes, derivative suits, white collar investigations and litigation, securities and commodities class actions, as well as matters involving cryptocurrency, state tort law, the Clean Air Act, U.S. sanctions law, and claims arising under the U.S. and state constitutions.
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About Nicholas P. Peterson at a glance
Nicholas P. Peterson is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on white collar, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia Utah Maryland (2017). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law J.D. Executive Editor, Virginia Law Review (—) and Brigham Young University B.A. cum laude; Lead Editor, BYU Prelaw Review (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, J, Reuben Clark Law Society, 2014-Present •Member, D, and C. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nicholas represents a wide range of clients on commercial, appellate, regulatory, and other areas of complex civil litigation
- He has advised industry-leading companies and individuals in contractual disputes, derivative suits, white collar investigations and litigation, securities and commodities class actions, as well as matters involving cryptocurrency, state tort law, the Clean Air Act, U.S. sanctions law, and claims arising under the U.S. and state constitutions
- With an affinity for brief writing and disentangling legal issues, Nick has experience in all phases of litigation, spanning from pre-suit investigation to appeal
- He also maintains a robust pro bono practice
- Judicial Clerkships •Hon
- Eugene E. Siler, U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2015-2016 •Hon
- Eduardo C. Robreno, U.S
- District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2014-2015 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Commercial Litigation, 2026
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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