Eric L. Peterson
Of Counsel | Attorney
Meet Eric L. Peterson
Eric Peterson practices primarily in the areas of civil litigation and business dispute resolution, real estate, landlord-tenant matters, and family law, which includes such matters as marital dissolution, child support, spousal maintenance issues, and property division. Mr. Peterson is a graduate of Minnesota State, Mankato and the University of St. Thomas Law School. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Carver County Bar Association. Mr. Peterson is an avid fisherman, a fan of all Minnesota sports, and he is active in youth sports organizations. He resides with his three daughters in Victoria, Minnesota.
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law
Juris Doctor
Mankato State University
B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
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What Is a Real Estate Purchase Agreement?
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