$ 250-350 per hour
Whitney Evan Peterson
About Whitney
Biography
I have practiced law for over 30 years. I have substantial experience in business law, contracts, intellectual property law, employment law and mergers and acquisitions law. I am an active litigator with pending cases in state and federal courts located in California and Utah. I have handled intellectual property cases, real property cases, commercial ligation, employment matters and contract disputes. I am also active in entertainment law. I draft production, distribution, sale, license and other enterntainment agreements. I also litigate entertainment disputes relating to film,television and streaming services productions. If you have a problem, chances are I have the experience to assist you. I recently closed three company sale transactions for approximately five-million dollars each. I have done both smaller and larger deals. I am currently litigating a trade secret case in the Southern District of California and a breach of contract claim for a movie in the District Courts of Utah.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
30%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Litigation
30%
35 years | 50 cases
Intellectual Property
20%
35 years | 100 cases
Business
10%
35 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Utah for 33 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Whitney E Peterson
1049 S Mont Blanc Court, Midway, UT, 84049
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Posted by Jon Middleton | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Business deal gone horribly wrong
Mr. Peterson got me out of a bad LLC arrangement and fully protected my rights. He is not only an excellent business lawyer, but is also a skilled litigator and so understands how the one affects the other. He was extremely efficient and sensitive to my financial situation and gave expert counsel. ...
Whitney Evan Peterson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Whitney for more than 20 years. I have referred several clients to Whitney and trust him to provide them with the expert legal advice they need. Whitney is not only a litigator, but also an experienced business lawyer. Because he handles both litigation and transactional matters, he understands how one affects the other. Whether a contract, license agreement, joint venture, distribution deal, merger or acquisition or litigation, Whitney will capably assist using his keen intellect and experience. In all my dealings with Whitney, he consistently acts and operates in an ethical, incisive, efficient and hardworking manner. I give him my highest recommendation."
"Whitney is a highly skilled, ethical lawyer. I've known and respected him for many years. He has a great deal of experience and expertise in his field, and will devote careful and diligent attention to your legal matters. If you want a practical and results-oriented solution, you ought to consider retaining Whitney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I found Mr. Peterson to be professional, insightful, and aggressive in his representation of his client. He attempts to resolve the matter in a manner that is beneficial to his client, and avoids over-charging the client. He corresponds with counsel on the matter in an attempt to expedite a resolution. I found him to know the intimate details of the case, and very knowledgeable concerning the legal issues. I highly recommend Whitney Peterson in corporate litigation."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Finalist, General Counsel Award, San Diego Business Journal
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Whitney Peterson & Associates
1998 - 2016
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
1993 - 1998
Attorney, Latham & Wakins
1991 - 1993
Law Clerk, Federal District Court for the District of Utah
Associations
1998 - Present
Association of Corporate CounselMember
1993 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Utah State BarMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Stirrin' Dirt Racing v. Masque Studios
Case pending
Lucid Sound. Inc. v. KnowledgeTech Corp.
Pending
VQ v. Sokol, et al.
Client received a six-figure settlement.
VISION QUEST, INDUSTRIES, INC., dba VQ OrthoCare v. ORTHO SYSTEMS, dba Ovation Medical
Client received a seven-figure settlement.
Clear Creek Systems, Inc., v. South Coast Water District
Client received a six figure settlement.
SAYEH PETROLEUM, INC., v. BLUELINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, et. al.
Favorable settlement for client.
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., v. Razer USA, Ltd.
Settled
Better Mouse Company v. Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
Case settled following Markman Hearing and discovery
Humanscale Corporation v. Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. and Mad Catz, Inc.
Settled
Mad Catz, Inc. v. KnowledgeTech Corp.
Settled
Education
1991
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
American Corporate Counsel Association
The Inevitable Disclosure Rule
Languages
English
Korean
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal to resale a movie bundle all together (a blu ray/DVD with its digital copy), even if you used it at some point?
08 Apr 2017
Q&A
Should I buy commercial property with an LLC?
07 Apr 2017
Q&A
Can a new cause of action be added to a complaint that has already been filed and with discovery in the process ?
06 Apr 2017