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Brett Peterson grew up in Northern California but made San Diego his home, earning a B.A. in Quantitative Economics and Decision Science from UC San Diego in 1995 and a law degree from the University of San Diego in 1998. He spent a decade building litigation experience—first at a top plaintiffs’ personal injury firm and later in civil defense—before founding his own firm in 2008 out of concern that insurance companies often failed injured people. Today Brett focuses on car-accident and dog-bite cases, advocating for clients’ rights and dignity. When he’s not practicing law he enjoys fatherhood, exploring Balboa Park, hiking, participating in alumni activities, and fostering shelter animals with his lovely wife.
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28 years | 1,000 cases
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State: California
Acquired: 1998
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Posted by Jean | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
The Best!!!
Getting into an accident is not a fun experience…I am beyond grateful that I hired Mr Peterson to represent me! Right away I knew I was in good hands when he took the time to really listen to my case details, and go over my options and potential outcomes. He made sure to not only keep me informed thr...
Posted by Jon | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Blessed finding Brett!
I never needed a lawyer until I was rear ended and it was so clear cut who was at fault I thought I was able to handle it myself but after about a year I decided it was too much stress work and hassle so I shopped around and I was looking for the lowest price attorney which I think was Brett and I'm ...
Posted by Linda | November 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional and Honest
Like most people who are looking for a personal injury lawyer I didn't know where to start. I ended up calling a lot of lawyers and quickly got a feel for what they were about. Many of them tried to pressure me into filling out paperwork before they would even really hear me out, or worse were not re...
"Brett is a very smart, ethical and hard working litigation attorney. He gets great results for his clients. I highly recommend Brett."
"Brett Peterson is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney in personal injury practice. I highly recommend him for getting the best results."
"I've known Brett for a long time and have come to realize that he has great insight regarding personal injury and really all aspects of civil litigation. He is extremely smart, very personable and outgoing, and had quality law firm experience before starting his own practice. He knows what he's doing and will see the issues other attorneys miss."
"Brett Peterson is a great attorney who cares deeply about his clients. He holds a stellar reputation within the legal community and I'm happy to endorse him."
"One of the best lawyers in San Diego. Brett is smart but not arrogant; considerate but not weak. Truly professional. Highly recommend."
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2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Brett Peterson
2004 - 2008
Associate, Deuprey & Associates
2000 - 2004
Associate, Daley & Heft, LLP
1997 - 2000
Associate, Rosenberg Shpall & Associates
2008 - Present
Consumer Attorney Association of San DiegoAttorney Member
1998 - Present
State Bar FoundationAttorney Member
1998 - Present
San Diego Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Favorable, maximum result for client
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Mock Trial Judge
1998
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