Atty. William Eugene Peterson

Atty. William Eugene Peterson

William Eugene Peterson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, energy and utilities, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from College of Holy Cross, University of California Berkeley, and North Carolina State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Eugene Peterson at a glance

William Eugene Peterson is a Partner based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in California (1976) and Supreme Court of Nevada United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit United States District Court, (1976). Educated at University of Southern California Law School (J.D., 1975) and College of Holy Cross, University of California Berkeley, and North Carolina State University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Eugene Peterson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, energy and utilities, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from College of Holy Cross, University of California Berkeley, and North Carolina State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. in Reno, NV

Practice Areas Explained

William Eugene Peterson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William Eugene Peterson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nevada →

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 Eugene Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nevada →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Eugene Peterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nevada →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Eugene Peterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Nevada →

Commercial Real Estate

William Eugene Peterson is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Nevada →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Eugene Peterson

Where is William Eugene Peterson's law office located?
William Eugene Peterson's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. The firm is Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Eugene Peterson handle?
William Eugene Peterson focuses on trusts, personal injury, business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has William Eugene Peterson practiced law?
William Eugene Peterson has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William Eugene Peterson go to law school?
William Eugene Peterson earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact William Eugene Peterson for a consultation?
You can contact William Eugene 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 Eugene Peterson received?
William Eugene Peterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California Law School
- 1975
B.A.
College of Holy Cross, University of California Berkeley, and North Carolina State University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
Supreme Court of Nevada United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit United States District Court,
Admitted: 1976

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