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Scott Kenneth Petersen

Scott Kenneth Petersen

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 90% Litigation
    15 years
  • 10% Appeals
    15 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Becker & Poliakoff, PA
    6230 University Parkway
    Suite 204
    Sarasota, FL 34240
    Office: 941-366-●●●● - show
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About me: I am an experienced triallawyer who focuses on identifying, analyzing and resolving issues for clients in all phases of litigation, whether those issues are... more

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7 endorsements

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Brian Neal Gurwitz

When I started working as a prosecutor in the Orange County District Attorney's office in 1994, I had the good fortune of working with Scott, who... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Gurwitz , Tustin (CA), About 1 month ago
Joseph Briscoe Dane

I have known Scott from his time in the Orange County District Attorney's Office. I had the pleasure of working with him when I was a law clerk... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Dane , Orange (CA), 10 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 16 years since Scott Kenneth Petersen was first licensed to practice law in CA.
  • 10 years since Scott Kenneth Petersen was first licensed to practice law in WI.
  • 4 years since Scott Kenneth Petersen was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Becker & Poliakoff, PA 2008–present
Senior Counsel at Kirk Pinkerton, P.A. 2006–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Pepperdine Univ SOL Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993
University of Wisconsin Business Administration B.B.A. 1989

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2009
Commendation for Service City of Fitchburg 2006
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Calfornia Bar Association 1993–present
Member American Bar Association 1999–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Dental Scams, and Retrieving Records and X-Rays
Scott's answer: You need to consult with a qualified personal injury attorney immediately to properly assess your... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
"The Punishment Need Not Fit the Crime: Harmelin v. Michigan and the Eighth Amendment" 20 Pepp. L.R. 747 1993

Cases
Title:
In re Attorney Fees in Kohl v. Zeitlin
Practice Area:
Family
Outcome:
Affirmed
Description:
Trial court's ruling that my law firm was entitled to an award of attorney's fees upon our withdrawal from representation of Plaintiff was affirmed...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Lawsuits and ADR for Condo and Homeowner's Ass'ns BPU 2009
Foreclosure cases for Condo and HOAs CAI Conference 2009
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