Colin Peterson

Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ciresi Conlin LLP
Colin Peterson
Ciresi Conlin LLP

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more

Licensed in Minnesota since: 2011

Education: University of Minnesota Law School

Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2024

Ciresi Conlin LLP

225 S. 6th St.
Suite 4600
Minneapolis, MN 55402 Visit website

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Attorney Colin Peterson is a partner with the Ciresi Conlin LLP law firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A highly rated trial lawyer with more than a dozen years of experience, Mr. Peterson devotes his practice to fighting on behalf of those who suffered a serious injury or loss as the result of medical malpractice and other negligent medical care issues.

Serving clients throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and surrounding areas, Mr. Peterson has become a trusted legal advocate for individuals and families during their times of need. He works hard to help his clients hold those responsible for their suffering accountable for their actions while aggressively pursuing the maximum amount of compensation possible for the damages they incurred. A compassionate counselor, he provides invaluable guidance and support to his clients during all stages of the legal process, remaining accessible at all times to address their questions and concerns.

From this high level of client commitment coupled with his extensive legal knowledge and skills, Mr. Peterson has secured numerous substantial settlements and verdicts for his plaintiff clients. Of note, he helped obtain a $1.3 million settlement for the family of a victim who died as the result of blood loss following surgery as well as a $5.6 million settlement for the family of a child who had suffered a hypoxic brain injury at birth that caused cerebral palsy and other neurological and developmental issues.

Moreover, Mr. Peterson secured a $9.1 million jury award for a man who became paralyzed as the result of an anesthesiologist’s error during his surgery. He also served on a team of attorneys who obtained a $6.85 million verdict for a woman whose back surgery paralyzed her.

Recognized for his success, Mr. Peterson has received numerous accolades from his peers along with many positive reviews and testimonials from his satisfied and highly appreciative clients. He also received the "North Star Lawyer" designation from the Minnesota State Bar Association for his selfless pro bono services.

A 2008 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Peterson obtained his Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2011. He is an active member of the Minnesota Association for Justice, the North Dakota Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice, and he has several publications to his credit involving topics such as birth injuries, obstetric malpractice and medical errors known as "never events."

Practice areas

Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Birth Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Wrongful Death

  • 80% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
  • 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 2011, Minnesota

Professional Webpage: http://ciresiconlin.com/team/colin-peterson/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Minnesota
  • United States District Court, Minnesota
  • North Dakota
  • United States District Court, North Dakota
  • United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
  • American Association for Justice
  • Minnesota Associate for Justice
  • North Dakota Association for Justice
Honors/Awards:
  • Named to Lawdragon’s list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2022-2024), 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, Lawdragon, 2024
  • Named a “Top Young Attorney In Minnesota” by MPLS St. Paul Magazine (2019), Top Young Attorney In Minnesota, MPLS St. Paul Magazine, 2019
  • Named a “Minnesota Rising Star,” Super Lawyers (2018-2024), Minnesota Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2024
  • Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs,  Best Lawyers (2023-2025), Ones to Watch in America for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers, 2024
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Obstetric Malpractice and Birth Injuries (January 11, 2016)
  • What to do About Medicare Set-Asides, Minnesota Association for Justice, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota (April 20, 2017)
  • Hospital “Never Events”: Retained Surgical Instruments and the Legal Consequences, Attorney at Law (July 17, 2013)
  • Born From Tragedy: A Movement to Reform Home Birth Policies (July 8, 2015)

Office location for Colin Peterson

225 S. 6th St.
Suite 4600
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Phone: 612-361-8200

Selections

7 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2018 - 2024

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