Williams Kastner

20 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Health Care Litigation - Insurance Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Biography

Kurt C. Peterson is a Portland, Oregon–based attorney who focuses on civil litigation and trial work. He represents governmental entities, businesses, insurers, and individuals in matters involving aviation, personal injury, property disputes, construction defect, employment, and insurance coverage.

Kurt has extensive trial experience, having tried more than 100 jury cases and over 70 arbitrations in Oregon and Washington. His practice includes representing clients in both state and federal courts.

In addition to his litigation practice, Kurt serves as a mediator and arbitrator. He handles alternative dispute resolution matters involving personal injury protection and uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, as well as court-annexed, private, and contract-based arbitrations.

Williams Kastner

20 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1997
  • University of Oregon, B.A., graduated 1994

  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association

  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1997
  • University of Oregon, B.A., graduated 1994
  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Mediation

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