Frederick J. "Fred" Petersen
About Frederick J. Petersen
Frederick J. Petersen is a lawyer based in Tucson, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Frederick J. Petersen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tucson, Arizona
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Current Firm: Mesch Clark Rothschild
Education: The University of Arizona, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Tucson, AZ
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