Atty. Ralph Alan Peterson
Ralph Alan Peterson is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment law, civil rights and 8 other areas of law. Ralph received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Ralph Alan Peterson is a Partner based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, business, zoning, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1980) and Cornell University (B.S. Computer, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ralph Alan Peterson is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment law, civil rights and 8 other areas of law
- Ralph received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Ralph practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in Pensacola, FL
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Ralph Alan Peterson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph Alan Peterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ralph Alan Peterson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ralph Alan Peterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Ralph Alan Peterson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Ralph Alan Peterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Ralph Alan Peterson is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pensacola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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