Background
Peterson, James Richard was born on May 3, 1950 in St. Paul. Son of Roger William and Betty Marie (Hall) Peterson.
Peterson, James Richard was born on May 3, 1950 in St. Paul. Son of Roger William and Betty Marie (Hall) Peterson.
AB, Harvard University, 1972; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1976.
Attorney, Broome County District Attorney, Binghamton, New York, 1977-1978; associate, Burr, Pease & Kurtz, Anchorage, 1979-1984; associate, Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber, Buffalo, 1984-1985; vice president, counsel, Goldome (formerly Goldome Financial Stability Board), Buffalo, since 1985.
Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Erie County Bar Association, Niagara Frontier Corporation Counsels Association (treasurer), American Federation Musicians (Buffalo local 92).
Married Janice Jean Keenan, May 20, 1978. Children: Sarah, Joshua.