Atty. P Derek Petersen

Atty. P Derek Petersen

Mr. P Derek Petersen is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, business litigation, litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Phoenix Phoenix 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About P Derek Petersen at a glance

P Derek Petersen is a Partner based in Phoenix, Arizona, practforg at Perkins Coie LLP. They haand 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Arizona U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2007). Educated at Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (J.D., 2007) and Brigham Young University (B.A. Political, 2003). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. P Derek Petersen is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, business litigation, litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • P received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • P practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Phoenix, AZ

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practforg law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is P Derek Petersen's law office located?
P Derek Petersen's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has P Derek Petersen practiced law?
P Derek Petersen has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did P Derek Petersen go to law school?
P Derek Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. Political, 2003).
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Education

J.D.
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- 2007
B.A. Political
Brigham Young University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Arizona U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2007

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