Nathan Holms Petersen

Nathan Holms Petersen

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1610 Columbia Street, Vancouver, WA

About Nathan

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

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Nathan H. Petersen, Attorney at Law provides quality family and probate legal services to the citizens of Clark County. We believe that superior legal representation comes from a combination a working comprehension of the law and diligence and loyalty to the client. Our services include dissolution of marriages, child custody and child support issues, modification of the parenting plan, adoption, will drafting and probating wills.

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2009

Voluntary Resignation

No misconduct found

Location

The Petersen Law Firm

1610 Columbia Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660

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Nathan Holms Petersen's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by LaDonna | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Attentive, professional and knowledgeable family law attorney

We came to Nathan with a complicated 3rd party custody case involving our grandchild. Nathan handled our case with knowledge, professionalism, compassion and thoroughness. He was direct and honest and provided perspective and good advice. We were very nervous about the sitution but felt so much more ...confident going into the courtroom with Nathan. He and his staff were very prompt in returning emails and phone calls. With his experience and expertise, we were able to obtain very favorable results in our situation. We hold him in the highest regard and definitely recommend he and his staff.

Posted by Randi | July 21, 2015 | Adoption

Highly recommended

Nathan helped my husband and I with what we thought would be a simple step parent adoption. It turned out to be much more over the course of one year. Nathan and his staff are amazing, they always kept us informed of everything in a timely manner and put up with alot of crying phone calls from me. :)... They also spent alot of time working hard and doing research for us. Nathan is also great in the courtroom!

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Caitlin Dennis

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Nathan is a strong advocate for his clients. He is knowledgeable about the applicable law and reasonable in his approach to resolving cases."

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Katherine McGinley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Nathan is a fantastic attorney, both to work with and for his clients. He is a strong advocate for his clients while also working to resolve conflict rather than escalate. I highly recommend Nathan."

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Amanda Keller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathan is a fantastic attorney. He is smart, driven, and tentative to all of his cases. I know Nathan on a professional and personal level and I know I can count on him regardless of the issue. I would highly suggest Nathan when looking for an attorney."

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Matthew Kuehnl

Family lawyer | Aug 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Cohen

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable and well respected in the community."

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Patrick Robinson

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathan is a dominant figure in our legal community. He is hard working, honest and smart and I recommend him completely."

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John Terry

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on a few cases against Nathan Peterson. Nathan's presence in the courtroom is admirable. He is very smart and professional. He has great work ethic and a great staff. I endorse this attorney's work."

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Somair Alam

Alimony lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathan is an excellent attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Green

Family lawyer | Apr 12

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"Nathan has made a name for himself as being one of the go-to attorneys in Clark County for all things family law. I have referred many cases to him over the years and highly recommend his services."

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Christine Hayes

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathan is an excellent attorney who is a tough advocate for his clients and is well respected in the legal community. He is well prepared for court hearings and keeps abreast of the changes in the law. Nathan works well with opposing counsel, which often results in amicable resolutions and a lessening of legal fees for clients."

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Deanna Rusch

Family lawyer | Jan 05

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"Nathan is smart, honest and a pleasure to work with. He is a tough advocate for his clients but always professional and forthright with other attorneys and the court. I wholeheartedly endorse Nathan."

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Christopher Boyd

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had numerous cases with Nathan over the years. He is always professional, knowledgeable and well prepared in representing his clients. He is well respected by other attorneys and judicial officers. I am happy to endorse Nathan Petersen."

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Stefanie Ellis

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Nathan as both a fellow colleague and a friend. Nathan is extremely intelligent and a great lawyer. He cares about his cases and is someone that even other lawyers go to for advice and input. I would absolutely recommend this lawyer!"

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 06

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"I endorse Nathan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Chad Sleight

Family lawyer | Oct 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Pops

Family lawyer | Jan 17

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"Nathan is one of the best. What he has over other attorneys is his attention to detail and organization; with Nathan, no stone is left unturned. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

1996

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, The Petersen Law Firm

2012 - 2016

Adjunct Professor, Clark College

2008 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Calvert and Associates

Associations

2011 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2011 - Present

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

2016 - 2017

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

2013 - 2014

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Vice President

Education

2008

University of Houston

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2006

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2003

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Associate's Degree

Speaking Engagements

2016

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section Luncheon

Technology in the Practice of Law

2014

CLE Section Luncheon

Guardian Ad Litem Perspective

Publications

2015

www.petersenlawgroup.com www.petersenlawgroup.com

Languages

English

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