Allen Jay Peterson

Background

Peterson, Allen Jay was born on October 26, 1949 in Los Alamos, North Carolina, United States. Son of Lyle Jay and Lois May (Richards) Peterson.

Education

Associate of Arts, St. Petersburg Junior College, 1969; Bachelor, Davidson College, 1971; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1972; Juris Doctor, U. North Carolina, 1976.

Career

Partner, James, McElroy & Diehl, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1976-1984; partner, Howell & Peterson, Burnsville, North Carolina, 1984-1987; partner, Norris & Peterson, Burnsville, North Carolina, 1987-1994; vice president, general counsel, North State Foods, Inc., since 1995. Constitutional law instructor U. North Carolina, Charlotte, 1977-1978.

Achievements

• Allen Jay Peterson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sunday school teacher Higgins Memorial Methodist Church, Burnsville, 1991-1993, member administrative board, 1990-1993. Member American Association Trial Lawyers, North Carolina Academy Trial Lawyers.

Interests

• Avocation: trout fishing.

Connections

Married Beverly White, May 27, 1989. Children: Elizabeth Bishop, Adam Bryant.

Father:

Lyle Jay Peterson

Mother:

Lois May (Richards) Peterson

Spouse:

Beverly White

child:

Adam Bryant Peterson

child:

Elizabeth Bishop Peterson