Erik L. Peterson

Erik L. Peterson, the esteemed founder and lead trial attorney at Peterson Injury Law in San Francisco, California, stands as one of the nation's foremost civil trial attorneys. He has built a distinguished reputation for excellence among his peers, colleagues and clients. His legal competence spans personal injury claims such as medical malpractice, trucking accidents and wrongful death cases.

Throughout his nearly 35-year career, Mr. Peterson has achieved remarkable success, including a landmark $17 million settlement for a birth injury case, which is believed to be the largest medical malpractice recovery in California's history. Additionally, he secured a $21 million jury verdict for a brain injury resulting from a car accident, further cementing his status as a leading litigator.

A graduate of the University of San Francisco School of Law, Mr. Peterson is licensed to practice in both California and Hawaii. He represents clients across these states and the U.S., continuing to make a profound impact in the legal community. Renowned for his dedication to helping victims and families through challenging times, he is celebrated for his intelligence, experience and litigation skills. His record-breaking verdicts and settlements have set new standards in local and state legal circles.

Mr. Peterson's contributions to the legal field have earned him widespread recognition. He is listed among The Best Lawyers in America and the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and he is a senior fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. He holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

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