William Peterson | Minneapolis Estate Planning

William G. Peterson

William G. Peterson

Civil Rights, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Criminal, Environmental Law, Accident & Injury, Game & Fish Law

Experience: 56 years
Language(s): English

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About William

As an attorney with over 40 years of legal experience, Bill Peterson is a highly sought after professional in his field. He began his legal career by serving nine years as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Minnesota.  He was then elected for two terms to represent West-Central Bloomington in the Minnesota Legislature. He is listed in Who’s Who in American Law.

In 1978 he opened his private legal practice.  Over the years, he has represented thousands of clients and has appeared before the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals on over 50 cases.

He is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and the U.S. Supreme Court.  His fields of concentration include wildlife law, water law, estate planning, and probate matters, with specialties in wills, trusts, and elder law issues.

Free 30 minute Consultation, Hourly is $125-500/hour , Contingent is 33-50%, Fixed (Sometimes), Retainer (Sometimes), Pro Bono (5%) Payment Types: Cash, Check, Credit Card

Experience

Owner

Peterson Law Office, LLC

1997 - Present

Minneapolis, MN

Owner

Peterson & Associates Ltd.

1978 - 1997

Minnesota State Representative

Minnesota House of Representatives

1979 - 1983

Saint Paul, MN

Assistant Attorney General

Office of the Minnesota Attorney General

1969 - 1978

St. Paul, MN

Admission

Verified Minnesota

1969

Verified North Dakota

2012

Verified Wisconsin

1983

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

B.A. (History)

1968

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
  • Northern Lights Chapter of National Associations of Parliamentarians
  • National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Dakota County Bar Association
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Knights of Columbus
  • American Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • State Bar of North Dakota
Honors / Awards
  • Diamond Level Expert Author EzineArticles.com
    2011
  • Who's Who in American Law Who's Who In American Law
    1984-2015
  • Client Distinction Award
    2015

Notable Work

Publications

Ezine Articles Inheritance Rights-They All Started With The Magna Carta

2010

Founded 1997

Peterson Law Office LLC Highlights

Estate Planning, Criminal, Real Estate, Accident & Injury

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