Atty. William A. Peterson

Atty. William A. Peterson

William A. Peterson is a lawyer practicing civil practice, trial practice, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law.

Marshall Marshall 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Peterson at a glance

William A. Peterson is a Member based in Marshall, Missouri, practicing at William A. Peterson. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1964), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1964), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1965), and U.S. Supreme Court (1967). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1963) and Drury College (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Saline County Bar Association The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Marshall, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William A. Peterson is a lawyer practicing civil practice, trial practice, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law
  • William A. received a B.S. degree from Drury College in 1958, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • William A. practices at William A. Peterson in Marshall, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William A. Peterson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

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.

William A. Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William A. Peterson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

William A. Peterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William A. Peterson

Where is William A. Peterson's law office located?
William A. Peterson's law practice is located in Marshall, Missouri. The firm is William A. Peterson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Peterson handle?
William A. Peterson focuses on probate, personal injury, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William A. Peterson practiced law?
William A. Peterson has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did William A. Peterson go to law school?
William A. Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact William A. Peterson for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Peterson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William A. Peterson received?
William A. Peterson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1963
B.S.
Drury College
- 1958

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1967

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