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Brian Petersen
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Biography
Brian is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and a member of the Professional Chapter of the J. Reuben Law Clark Society. Brian has served on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyer's Division of the Maricopa County Bar Association and is still an active member of the Maricopa County Bar Association.
Brian received a certificate in mediation training while in law school and was one of the flagship members of the American Indian Law Clinic. Brian served on the Executive Board of the Phoenix School of Law Student Bar Association. Brian also participated in many volunteer organization activities and events which included the Phoenix School of Law High School Law Day, Phoenix School of Law Day of Service, Wills For Heroes with the State Bar of Arizona and gave time to the Volunteer Lawyers Program Friends of the Bankruptcy Court. Brian also participated in focus groups and in evaluating potential faculty members during their onsite interviews with the law school.
Brian has continued his commitment to volunteering and has participated in the Volunteer Lawyers Program Debt Clinic and volunteers his time doing Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") for the Maricopa County Superior Court and other volutneer activities.
Prior to his undergraduate and law school career, Brian served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Montreal Quebec where he learned to speak French. Brian finds great strength and support in his faith as well as family relationships. Brian is married to a wonderful woman who is a great strength and support in all that he does. Brian and Bethany have four children. Brian loves camping, basketball, racquetball, woodworking and getting together with family and friends to play card or board games.
Education:
Arizona State University, B.A. Sociology 2009, Magna Cum Laude
Phoenix School of Law, J.D. 2011
Practice Areas:
Family Law
Custody/Child Support
Divorce/Dissolution
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 262-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 13 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Edwards & Petersen, PLC
1630 S. Stapley Drive, Suite 127, Mesa, AZ, 85204
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Rose | August 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Would Recommend
I used Brian Peterson after an attorney I was using recommended him. Brian was very matter of fact with me from the start. He explained my options to me and gave his opinion on what my odds were. He always presented my options to me and let me decide which route I wanted to take. I found him to be ve...
Posted by Andrea Smith | March 05, 2018 | Real Estate
Very kind, helpful and honest
Our son had a dispute with an ex-girlfriend over a property they owned together. She had him removed from the home, then months later demanded he remove himself from the deed and was threatening to sue him for half of the household expense for the past six months. We needed to know the possible outco...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015 | Child Support
Honest and thorough
My wife and I had to deal with a child support modification issue with the ex-wife and thankfully we hired Brian to represent us. He was friendly, honest and candid with us as well as very thorough and he asked a lot of questions so he had a complete picture of our situation. We had a lot of question...
Posted by Derek | April 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
5 Stars!
Excellent attorney! Very professional, knowledgeable and direct when talking to my ex wife and her attorney. I got everything I wanted out of my divorce. Thank you!
Posted by Allen | January 13, 2015
Client
Edwards and Petersen represented me regarding a personal issue. They are an amazing group to work with. Brian was very professional and the knowledge he shared regarding my issue to help resolve it was great. He helped represent me to give me the best results possible. Thank you and I definitely ...
Brian Petersen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the opportunity to work with Brian as opposing counsel on a case. He was well-prepared, professional, and courteous throughout."
"Brian and I attended law school together. Brian showed integrity and great responsibility in all his classwork and assignments. He was and still is truly dedicated to his profession. I believe in his work, and I highly recommend him."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a fellow criminal defense attorney in Maricopa County. He is professional, knowledgeable, and well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Brian Petersen! Brian seems to embody the ideals most attorneys admire - seeking the best outcomes for clients and avoiding the extra headache and expense that comes from overly aggressive and unnecessary tactics."
"I've had the pleasure of working with him on a co-counsel basis on a BK adversary proceeding. Brian is extremely responsive to questions and will work as hard as necessary to complete tasks. Brian is a pleasure to work with and I'm happy to call him a friend in addition to a colleague."
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"I have known Brian for several years. He is knowledgeable, conscientious, and trustworthy. It is without reservation that I recommend his legal services in the area of family law."
"I worked with Brian on a family law matter. Brian was very personable, and pleasant to work with. He was able to be understanding of all the issues and work together in a very meaningful and cordial way. Great attorney to work with."
"Mr. Peterson is a valuable asset to this community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."
"I endorse this lawyer. I went to school with Brian. He is amazing. So caring and versed in many types of law."
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"Brian is an intelligent, well spoken and well respected attorney in the Phoenix area. I endorse Brian Petersen."
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"I have personally referred my clients, and even my family members, to Brian Petersen for various legal services. Brian is dilligent, responsive, hard-working, and thorough. He explains things in a way people can understand-- he doesn't just speak "legalese." Brian's known to take calls late, and show up early, and any client would be well-served by having Brian Petersen as their attorney."
"Brian and I worked together for a number of years. He always demonstrated he cared about clients, and about his work product."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40 in Arizona, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 40 Under 40 -Family Law, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top One Percent - Arizona, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Client's Choice Award - Family Law, Avvo.com
2015
Top Contributor - Family, Avvo.com
2014
Volunteer Lawyers Program Pro Bono Service, Maricopa County Bar Association
2009
Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Arizona State Univeristy
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Edwards & Petersen, PLC
2013 - 2013
Attorney, Rafael Tirado & Associates PLC
2010 - 2012
Law Clerk, Winsor & Tirado, PLC
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Invictus Law P.C.
2007 - 2010
Legal Assistant, Winsor & Marco, PLC
Associations
2015 - Present
The American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2012 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyAttorney Member
2012 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2016 - 2020
Maricopa County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard Member
2014 - 2017
Boy Scouts of AmericaCub Master
2012 - 2020
Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy CounselAttorney Member
2012 - 2015
State Bar of Arizona, Trial Practice SectionAttorney Member
2012 - 2015
State Bar of Arizona, Bankruptcy Law SectionAttorney Member
2009 - 2011
Phoenix School of Law Student Bar AssociationExecutive Council
Education
2011
Phoenix School of Law
J.D.
2009
Arizona State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
National Law Day 2016
Miranda: More Than Words
2013
ASU Technology and Innovation Campus Recruitment
International Business Immigration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I fight DCS and the parents for custody
17 May 2018
Q&A
My ex husband will not give me consent to take my child on vacation out of state.
18 May 2018
Q&A
What third party rights do I have to prevent relocation of my grandson?
16 May 2018