Daniel C. Peterson - Portland, OR
Attorney at Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
Business & Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Portland, OR
900 SW Fifth Avenue 24th Floor Portland, OR 97204
Portland Business & Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Financial Services Litigation & Compliance
Attorney Information
Overview
Dan Peterson focuses his practice in all areas of commercial, business and real estate litigation. Dan has particular experience protecting creditor's rights and pursuing their remedies, both inside and outside Oregon Bankruptcy Court. He has been in private practice since 2006 and previously was a law clerk with the Trial Division of the Oregon Department of Justice.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2024
- “Oregon Super Lawyer,” Thomson Reuters, 2021 - 2023
- “Oregon Rising Star,” Super Lawyers magazine, 2010 - 2016
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Oregon School of Law,
Eugene,
Oregon, 2006
Juris Doctor
Honors: Moot Court Board
Law Review: Oregon Law Review, Articles Editor, 2005 - 2006
Law Review: Oregon Law Review, Staff Editor, 2004 - 2005
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University of Oregon School of Law,
Eugene,
Oregon, 2006
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin, 1997
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
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University of Wisconsin, 1997
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Oregon Department of Justice Trial Division, Clerk
- Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Summer Clerk, 2005
- Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Associate
Classes and Seminars
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“Effectively Resolving Boundary Disputes”, Oregon State Bar Real Estate Section, June 26, 2018
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“Creditor’s Rights & Remedies: Protecting Your Business Receivables”, Client business owners of the Engle and Schmidtman Law Firm, April, 8, 2015
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“Collecting Judgments”, Multnomah County Bar Association, New Lawyers Division CLE, May 15, 2012
- “Partnership Disputes”, Multnomah County Bar Association, New Lawyers Division CLE – “Brown Bag” Series, August 18, 2011
Pro Bono Activities
- St. Andrew Legal Clinic’s – Race For Justice, Member
Published Works
Articles
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All the King’s Horses and All the King’s Men: Are Oregon Courts Putting the Good Faith Obligation Back Together Again?, 84 OR. L. Rev. 907, 2006
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Co-Author, Oregon Human Resources Manual, published by Associated Oregon Industries, 2007 and 2008 editions
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 2006
- U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 2007
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Oregon, 2007
Other Affiliations
- Business Litigation and Debtor-Creditor sections of the Oregon State Bar Association (Member)
- Multnomah County Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
900 SW Fifth Avenue
24th Floor
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 323-9000
Fax: (503) 323-9019
Email: Send a message
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