William E. "Bill" Peterson
About William E. Peterson
William E. Peterson is a lawyer based in Reno, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. William E. Peterson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Reno, Nevada
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Energy Law
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Snell & Wilmer LLP
Education: University of Southern California, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Reno, NV
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