Erik L. Peterson
About Erik
Biography
Erik Peterson represents people who've been injured by medical malpractice and personal injury in California and Hawaii. Mr. Peterson has been selected by SuperLawyers for 10 years, is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for having the highest ethical standards and professionalism, was selected by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society consisting of less than one-half of 1 percent of American lawyers and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has successfully tried medical malpractice, maritime, wrongful termination, and automobile accident cases and co-tried a case involving a brain-injured plaintiff that resulted in a $21 million verdict with interest and costs. Mr. Peterson is a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Hawaii Association for Justice, AAJ, and Consumer Attorneys of California.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Hawaii for 16 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Peterson Injury Law
230 California Street, Suite 501, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Erik L. Peterson's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
7 Client Reviews
Erik L. Peterson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Erik. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice Mr. Peterson is the very best lawyer to have on your side. Knowledgeble, professional, and very respected by the defense bar and the medical malpractice insurance companies."
"I endorse this lawyer.Erik is a brilliant, aggresive but cordial attorney who does excellent work for his clients. IHe is honest and responsive and agreeable to work with and, in my case, against!"
"I endorse Erik Peterson. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and has a wealth of experience in medical malpractice cases. Erik has a genuine interest in helping people. He is first class and at the top of his field."
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Personal injury lawyer
Medical malpractice lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
"Superlawyers", San Francisco Magazine
2017
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
"Superlawyers", San Francisco Magazine
2015
"Super Lawyer", San Francisco Magazine
2015
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
"Super Lawyer", San Francisco Magazine
2014
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
"Super Lawyer", San Francisco Magazine
2013
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
"Super Lawyer", San Francisco Magazine
2012
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2011
"Super Lawyer", San Francisco Magazine
2011
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Lawyers
2010
"Super Lawyer", San Francisco Magazine
2009
"Super Lawyer", San Francisco Magazine
2008
"Super Lawyer", San Francisco Magazine
2007
"Super Lawyer", San Francisco Magazine
2007
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2006
"Super Lawyer", San Francisco Magazine
Associations
2009 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow
2009 - Present
Hawaii Association for JusticeMember
2006 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
1998 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaBoard of Directors
1998 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2002 - 2004
San Francisco Bar Association's Early Settlement ProgramPanelist
Education
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Civility in Depositions
2011
Civility in Depositions
2010
Civility in Depositions
2009
Curbing Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Publications
2009
1999
Languages
English