James B. Peterson - Duluth, MN
Attorney at Falsani, Balmer, Peterson & Balmer
Personal Injury Lawyers in Duluth, MN
Alworth Building 306 West Superior Street Suite 1200 Duluth, MN 55802 - 1800
- Free Consultation
Duluth Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Workers' Compensation
Attorney Information
Overview
Since 1989, Jim Peterson has represented injured people in various types of litigation, including trials, arbitrations, settlements, mediations, workers' compensation matters, administrative hearings and social security disability hearings, as well as appeals in those areas.
Jim has represented people in work injuries, car accident, slip and fall, product liability, liquor liability, discrimination and Social Security Disability cases.
He has lectured at various seminars, primarily in the areas of workers' compensation and personal injury.
Jim is a member of the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, including serving on its board of governors. Each year he serves as chairperson of the mid-winter convention of the MTLA.
He is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts in Minnesota. He is peer-review rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top 40 in Workers’ Compensation, Minnesota Law & Politics, Super Lawyer
- BV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Minnesota Law School,
Minneapolis,
Minnesota, 1987
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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University of Minnesota Law School,
Minneapolis,
Minnesota, 1987
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1984
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: English
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University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1984
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner, since 1989
Classes and Seminars
- Chairperson, Mid-Winter Convention of the MTLA
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1987
- Wisconsin, 1999
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1989
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1999
Specialties and Certifications
- Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
- Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), 1997 - Present (Board of Governors)
- Duluth Trial Lawyers Association (DTLA), 1996 - 1997 (President)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)
- 11th District Bar Association, 1997 - 1999 (Board of Directors)
- 11th District Bar Association, 1999 - 2000 (Secretary)
- 11th District Bar Association, 2000 - 2001 (President Elect)
- 11th District Bar Association, 2001 - 2002 (President)
- Minnesota Association for Justice (MAJ), 1997 - 2006 (Board of Governors)
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Contact
Alworth Building
306 West Superior Street
Suite 1200
Duluth, MN 55802 - 1800
Phone: (218) 723-1990
Fax: (218) 723-1931
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.duluthtriallawyers.com
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
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