Atty. Peter Nicholas Peterson

Atty. Peter Nicholas Peterson

Mr. Peter Nicholas Peterson is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, government contracts, insurance fraud and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Nicholas Peterson at a glance

Peter Nicholas Peterson is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wiley Rein Llp. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, insurance, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2007) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2007) and Davidson College (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Peter Nicholas Peterson is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, government contracts, insurance fraud and 4 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Peter practices at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Nicholas Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Peter Nicholas Peterson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

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

Peter Nicholas Peterson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Nicholas Peterson

Where is Peter Nicholas Peterson's law office located?
Peter Nicholas Peterson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wiley Rein Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Nicholas Peterson handle?
Peter Nicholas Peterson focuses on environmental, government, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter Nicholas Peterson practiced law?
Peter Nicholas Peterson has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Peter Nicholas Peterson go to law school?
Peter Nicholas Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Peter Nicholas Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 2007
B.A.
Davidson College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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