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James B. Peterson - Duluth, MN
Alworth Building306 West Superior StreetSuite 1200 Duluth, MN 55802 - 1800
Falsani, Balmer, Peterson & Balmer
Duluth Personal Injury Lawyer
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.
About James B. Peterson
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Workers' Compensation
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner, since 1989
Qualifications
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)
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
J.D.
Honors: cum laude - University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1984
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: English
Classes and Seminars
- Chairperson, Mid-Winter Convention of the MTLA
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About James B. Peterson
Included on the 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2004 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Top 40 in Workers’ Compensation, Minnesota Law & Politics, Super Lawyer
- BV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Office Information
Address
Alworth Building306 West Superior StreetSuite 1200 Duluth, MN 55802 - 1800
Phone
Fax
- (218) 723-1931
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
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