Client Reviews
Not yet reviewed
No professional misconduct found.
Overview
Practice Areas
|
-
35% Defective / Dangerous Products
-
25% Aviation
-
15% Commercial
-
15% Divorce / Separation
-
10% Appeals
|
Contact Information
|
|
About Me
Photos (0)
Videos (0)
|
Admitted to the following Courts:
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S.... more
|
References
Client Reviews
|
How would you rate this lawyer?
If you're a current or former client, share your thoughts (anonymously, if you prefer). Would you recommend this lawyer to other clients?
Review this lawyer
|
Peer Endorsements
|
Endorse a fellow lawyer, get more visits to your profile
In addition to providing a simple way to express your gratitude to fellow lawyers, any time you add an endorsement to a peer's profile, a link to your profile will appear on it.
Endorse this lawyer
|
Résumé
License
|
30 years since Sherilyn Christine Peterson was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
|
1981 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
|
Work Experience
|
| Position |
Duration |
|
Arbitrator at
King County Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration Program
|
1993–present
|
|
Partner at
Perkins Coie
|
1981–present
|
|
Judicial Law Clerk at
United Sates Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
|
1980–1981
|
|
Legal Intern at
WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
|
1979–1979
|
|
Legal Intern at
Winston & Strawn
|
1978–1978
|
See all 5 job entries
|
Education
|
| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Northwestern University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1980 |
| Northwestern University |
|
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1977 |
|
Awards
|
| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| President's Award |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2009 |
| Order of the Coif |
Northwestern University School of Law |
1980 |
| Phi Beta Kappa |
Northwestern University |
1977 |
| Highest Distinction |
Northwestern University |
1977 |
See all 4 awards
|
Associations
|
| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
International Aviation Womens Association |
2009-present
|
| Member |
Seattle King County Bar Association |
1981-present
|
| Member and Vice President, Programs (1991-93) |
International Aviation Womens Association |
1988-2001
|
See all 3 association entries
|
Portfolio
Cases
|
Outcome: dismissal of habeas petition reversed
Outcome: Judgment dismissing complaint reversed
See all cases
|
Publications
|
| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Consulting editor, Book |
Civil Procedure Deskbook |
2003 |
| Consulting editor, Book |
Civil Procedure Deskbook |
1997 |
| Consulting editor, Book |
Family Law Deskbook |
1997 |
| Property Disposition in the Dissolution of Non-Marital Relationships” |
Washington State Bar Association, Complex Property Division CLE |
1993 |
| Summary Jury Trial Strategies |
American Bar Association, Litigation Magazine |
1990 |
| Legalized Denturism: Consumer Demand, Public Health and the Legislative Response |
Northwestern University Law Review |
1979 |
See all 6 publications
|
Speaking Engagements
|
| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Faculty |
National Institute for Trial Advocacy |
2001 |
| Presenter, Revised Federal local Rules |
Federal Bar Association CLE |
2000 |
| Presenter, Community Property: A Problem-Solving Workshop |
Washington State Bar Association |
1999 |
| Presenter, Complex Property Division CLE |
Washington Bar Association |
1993 |
See all 4 speaking engagements
|
|
