Thomas R. Peterman Jr.

Thomas R. Peterman Jr.

also known as Russ Peterman

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Jacksonville, NC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Social Security, Workers Compensation ... +2 more

102-E Elizabeth Street, Jacksonville, NC

About Thomas

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 36 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 37 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Thomas R. Peterman Jr.

102-E Elizabeth Street, Jacksonville, NC, 28540

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Thomas R. Peterman Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

Thomas R. Peterman Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Schmitz

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. If you're looking for an attorney to represent you, Russ would be an excellent choice. With his years of experience and knowledge of the law, he is a strong advocate for his clients."

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Eusebio Pastrano

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathan Sweet

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Choi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russ is a people person. That's what it takes to connect with the jury and have them vote "not guilty". Russ fights for his clients with passion and caring. You need not look further. He is your attorney if you want to win."

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Melissa Odama Hart

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Peterman is an excellent trial attorney. I had the privilege of meeting and working with Mr. Peterman this summer and was overwhelmingly impressed with his work ethic, his ability to articulate and present his theory of the case, and his ability to truly connect with other people. Mr. Peterman cares deeply for his clients and this is apparent in every aspect of his representation."

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John Swimmer

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thomas Peterman is an outstanding attorney. I met Thomas at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. After spending three weeks with Thomas I found that he fights for clients and is a caring and compassionate person. You should consider yourself lucky if Thomas is your attorney."

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John Higgins

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Russ Peterman without hesitation. He is one of the most talented, if not the most talented lawyers out there. He has a unique and brilliant way of communicating his case to others. He is unmatched in his ability to keep the attention of a room, and explaining complex issues in an easy to understand way, which is the most important quality for a Trial Lawyer. Anyone who has Mr. Peterman as their lawyer has the best."

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Michaela Canterbury

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Russ at Trial Lawyers College and know him to be intelligent and compassionate. Russ listens, observes and takes strategic, well thought out action. Russ is also very thorough and conscientious. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Curran

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Russ highly. He's an intelligent and aggressive attorney, who's impressed me greatly. He goes above and beyond for his clients, and achieves excellent results."

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Keeley Blanchard

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Russ Peterman at the Spence Trial Lawyer's College, where we attended for three weeks in July of 2011. At the Trial Lawyer's College, there were 50 attorneys from across the country with exceptional talent and skill. Russ is the attorney who far and away impressed me the most. Russ has so much natural ability and talent, combined with an incredible drive and compassion for his clients. If I needed an attorney, Russ is at the top of my list."

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Michael Jacobs

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Russ Peterman. I had the pleasure of getting to know Russ at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College this summer. Russ has a unique combination of intellect, compassion and ability to tell a story that is rare in a lawyer. If you are injured in North Carolina, call Russ Peterman."

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Benjamin Taylor

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to work with Russ this summer and endorse him without hesitation. He is a truly gifted and dedicated lawyer who is an asset to the profession and his community. He's also a graduate of the "Milk Barn" at Gerry Spence's Trial College along with me and a dozen other fine lawyers. Russ has the skills, tenacity and heart to take any case to trial and win and I know I certainly learned a great deal from him this summer at the trial college. He is the person to hire if you're taking a case to trial. No question."

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Randall Hart

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I call him Russ, but whatever you call him, Peterman is top notch. I've seen him in action. Russ has the skills that allow him to properly prepare and present a case to a jury. When a jury is deciding the case, it's the lawyer's jury selection and communication skills allow him to get justice for his clients. Russ has those essential skills. I endorse Russ without reservation."

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Matthew Wright

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Russ. I have seen him conduct some of the best trial examinations of witnesses I have ever seen and am confident he has all it takes to get personal injury clients the best possible results. His caring about his clients is contagious."

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Sean Brown

Unknown lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this trial lawyer. Russ is an extremely talented attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and works hard to obtain the best possible results for them. His ability to relate to others makes him a very effective attorney in any courtroom. I recommend Russ to anyone seeking an effective and talented attorney in his area."

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Marcelino Lopez

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to meet Attorney Peterman at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. I was consistently impressed with Attorney Peterman's compassion and dedication to his clients. I also had the chance to work with him and witness his trial skills. His skills as an attorney are second to none. Without hesitation I would recommend Attorney Peterman to any person injured in North Carolina."

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Shari Gianarelli

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John Choi

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Curran

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Matthew Wright

Personal injury lawyer

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Melissa Odama Hart

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Randall Hart

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Benjamin Taylor

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Harry Daniels

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Marcelino Lopez

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Sean Brown

Personal injury lawyer

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Keeley Blanchard

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Higgins

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Michael Jacobs

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, The Peterman Law Firm, PLLC

2000 - 2006

Partner, Jones, Garland and Peterman

Associations

2011 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

2011 - Present

National Trial Advocacy College

1995 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Auto Torts Section

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Disability Advocacy Section

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Criminal Law Section

North Carolina Bar Association

Alabama State Bar

North Carolina State Bar

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Workers' Compensation Section

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers

Onslow County Bar Association

Education

1988

University of Alabama

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Clemson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2009

Word Associaton Publishers Hurt on the Job? Now What?

2009

Word Association Publishers Hurt in a Car Wreck? Now What?

Languages

English

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