Richard A. Peterson

Background

Peterson, Richard A. was born on December 2, 1940 in Willmar, Minnesota, United States.

Education

University of North Dakota (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration). William Mitchell College of Law (Juris Doctor).

Career

Worked at Best & Flanagan, P.L.L.P. (Minneapolis, Minnesota) specializing in Business Law, Government Law, Employment Law, Municipal Bonds, Personal Injury, Litigation, Real Estate, Securities, Estate Planning and Wills, Probate, Family Law, Divorce and Bankruptcy Law. Admitted to the bar, 1965, Minnesota. 1967, United States. Court of Military Appeals.

1970, United States.

Supreme Court. 1977, United States. District Court, District of Minnesota. Assistant Professor of Law, United States.

Military Academy, West Point, 1966-1970.

Member: Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations. Military: Captain, Judge Advocate General"s Corps, United States.

Army, 1966-1970 (Real Property Specialist Certified by the Real Property Section, Minnesota State Bar Association). Best & Flanagan was established in 1926.

In the early years of the firm, most of the firm"s clients were individuals and closely-held companies, for whom business results had an immediate and personal impact.

As their lawyers, Best & Flanagan adopted the same intense interest in practical business achievements. Many of those clients have been with Best & Flanagan for decades, often working with several attorneys concerning different legal areas.

Achievements

• Richard A. Peterson has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations. Military: Captain, Judge Advocate General"s Corps, United States. Army, 1966-1970 (Real Property Specialist Certified by the Real Property Section, Minnesota State Bar Association).