Louis D. Peterson
About Louis D. Peterson
Louis D. Peterson is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2001. Louis D. Peterson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson PS
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1974, Harvard University, JD , graduated 1974, and Harvard University, AB, graduated 1971
Location: Seattle, WA
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