Atty. Nicholas Peterson
Nicholas Peterson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation. Nicholas has been licensed for 14 years.
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Nicholas Peterson is an Attorney based in Oakland, California, practicing at Kerley Schaffer LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on personal injury and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California J.D. (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nicholas Peterson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation
- Nicholas has been licensed for 14 years
- Nicholas practices at Kerley Schaffer LLP in Oakland, CA
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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 Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Nicholas Peterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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