$ 200-300 per hour
Ryan D. Peterson
About Ryan
Biography
Ryan Peterson is a former debt collection attorney turned consumer rights expert and advocate. After graduating from William Mitchell law school in 2008, Ryan opened his own criminal defense firm.
In 2010 Ryan joined a Minneapolis-based debt collection firm. There, he quickly learned the nuances of rights and regulations regarding consumers. As time went on, Ryan developed a deep desire to work for consumers - to protect individuals who are wrongly treated, often knowingly, by big business and banking institutions. As Ryan frequently says, he’s grateful to practice law in a way that aligns with his personal beliefs. He values his relationship with clients and strives to partner with each individual to ensure a fair outcome.
Like all native Minnesotan, Ryan loves cabin time Up North. He is also a self-described “avid indoorsman” who enjoys cooking, reading, bar trivia, and board games. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and daughter.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 13 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 17 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Peterson Legal, PLLC
6600 France Avenue, Suite 6600, Edina, MN, 55435
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Ryan D. Peterson's Reviews
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Posted by Dave | December 01, 2020 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Peace of Mind in Unfamiliar Territory
Ryan provided significant help when I was dealing with having taking over the financial affairs of a seriously ill relative with significant medical debt. Responding to collection agencies pursuing collections of this debt was well outside of my comfort zone. Ryan responded quickly with clear direc...
Ryan D. Peterson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Both in my observation of Ryan as a fellow member of the bar that practices consumer protection, and as co-counsel on cases, I've seen Ryan work and I cannot speak highly enough about him. He is knowledgeable, hard-working, and genuinely passionate about helping his clients. Ryan is one of the first people I talk to when I'm trying to take the measure of different consumer finance cases that I come across. I value his opinion greatly. Without question, I see Ryan as a top-tier consumer protection attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2018
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association
Work Experience
2017 - 2019
Attorney, Peterson Legal, PLLC
Associations
2009 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Worley v. Engel
Education
2008
William Mitchell College of Law
Speaking Engagements
2019
2019 Family Law Institute
Navigating Credit and Debt Issues through the Divorce Process
Publications
2019
2019 Family Law Institute Manual and Case Law
Navigating Credit and Debt Issues through the Divorce Process
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Hello I need to sue a phone bill company how can I do that?
23 Jul 2025
Q&A
Garnishment
28 Apr 2025
Q&A
What should I do, my credit score is wrecked and I’ve never used a credit card?
25 Oct 2024