Peter G. Van Bergen
About Peter G. Van Bergen
Peter G. Van Bergen is a lawyer based in Minnetonka, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Peter G. Van Bergen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Minnetonka, Minnesota
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Cousineau Malone PA
Education: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1974
Location: Minnetonka, MN
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