Atty. Sterling Peterson

Atty. Sterling Peterson

Sterling's practice focuses primarily as a litigation attorney, including, but not limited to, business litigating, employment litigation and general commercial litigation. Before joining Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, Sterling practiced at Jennings, Strouss, & Salmon, PLC in Phoenix focusing primarily in the areas of medical malpractice, health care litigation, and general commercial litigation.Sterling graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a B.A.E. in English-Education and received his law degree, cum laude, from A.S.U.'s law school.

Mesa Mesa 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Sterling Peterson at a glance

Sterling Peterson is a Partner based in Mesa, Arizona, practicing at Denton Peterson Dunn Pllc. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2000). Educated at Arizona State University Law School (J.D., 2000) and Arizona State University (B.A.E., 1997). Active member of State Bar of Arizona. Serands clients in Mesa, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sterling's practice focuses primarily as a litigation attorney, including, but not limited to, business litigating, employment litigation and general commercial litigation
  • Before joining Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, Sterling practiced at Jennings, Strouss, & Salmon, PLC in Phoenix focusing primarily in the areas of medical malpractice, health care litigation, and general commercial litigation.Sterling graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a B.A.E. in English-Education and received his law degree, cum laude, from A.S.U.'s law school
  • Sterling has experience in nearly all aspects of litigation, including proceedings and trials in Superior Court, Justice Court, and Federal District Court, proceedings in administrative tribunals, participating in mediations, arbitrations, and countless depositions.Sterling is a native Arizonan and has lived in Mesa his entire life
  • He enjoys spending time with his wife and children and extended family
  • He also enjoys coaching various youth sport activities, camping, traveling, and nearly any outdoor activity

Practice Areas Explained

Sterling Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Sterling Peterson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arizona →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Sterling Peterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Sterling Peterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →

Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mesa 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sterling Peterson

Where is Sterling Peterson's law office located?
Sterling Peterson's law practice is located in Mesa, Arizona. The firm is Denton Peterson Dunn Pllc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sterling Peterson handle?
Sterling Peterson focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Sterling Peterson practiced law?
Sterling Peterson has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Sterling Peterson go to law school?
Sterling Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A.E., 1997).
How can I contact Sterling Peterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Arizona State University Law School
- 2000
B.A.E.
Arizona State University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 2000

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