Background
Peterson, William George was born on September 30, 1944 in Minnesota, United States. Son of Henry Gaufin and Grace Marie Peterson.
Peterson, William George was born on September 30, 1944 in Minnesota, United States. Son of Henry Gaufin and Grace Marie Peterson.
Bachelor of Arts, University Minnesota, 1966, Juris Doctor, U. Pittsburgh, 1969.
Bar: Minnesota 1969, United States District Court Minnesota 1970, United States Court Appeals (8th circuit) 1976, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1976, Wisconsin 1983. Special assistant attorney general State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, 1969-1978;sole practice, Bloomington, Minnesota, 1978-1980. Partner Peterson & Lange, Bloomington, 1980-1981.
Owner Peterson & Associations, Bloomington, 1981.
Instructor hotel and restaurant law Normandale Community College, Bloomington, 1981-1987. Referee Hennepin County Conciliation Court, Minneapolis, 1982.
Arbitrator insurance claims American Arbitration Association, 1988.
Member Minnesota Legislature, 1978—1982, Bloomington City Merit Board, 1983—1996. Board directors Viking Council Boy Scouts America, 1981—1984, Minnesota Valley Young Men’s Christian Association. Chairman Hennepin County Indiana Republican, Minneapolis, 1984—1990.
Member of American Bar Association, Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, Minnesota State Bar Association.
Married Ann Ophoven; children: Emily Marie, Elizabeth Annual.