|
experience |
|
Attorney/Owner - Peterson Law Firm
- Tulsa, OK |
1989 -
Present |
|
|
|
|
Operations of small diverse law firm, which
concentrates in the area of litigation. Over the years
the firm has developed a certain expertise in the area
of insurance bad faith litigation. Management,
mediation and business services round out the array of
services offered by the firm. Individually, I have
lectured on numerous occasions in the above-listed
legal disciplines. |
| |
|
|
|
Attorney - Richard D. Gibbon & Associates -
Tulsa, OK |
1984-1989 |
|
|
|
|
|
Diverse exposure to all facets of litigation
preparation in both plaintiff and defense positions.
Areas of concentration included insurance bad faith
litigation, personal injury – small to medium size
business litigation and counseling. |
| |
|
|
|
Intern - Tulsa County District
Attorney's Office |
1983-1984 |
|
|
|
|
|
Conducted hearings and trials under the supervision of
the District Attorney and licensed assistants. Was
introduced to process and procedure for criminal
prosecution at State, County and Federal levels
through coordination with other government bodies. |
|
education
|
|
Oklahoma Mediator Certification - Tulsa, OK |
10/2000 |
|
This certification is an educational requirement for
appointment by state and federal court judges as a
mediator in Oklahoma. Training includes forty hours in
the classroom and three supervised and independent
mediations. This certification is a very recent
requirement in Oklahoma, which accounts for my seeking
certification in Florida first. |
|
|
|
|
|
Florida Mediator Certification - Tampa, FL |
6/1996 |
|
Certified as a mediator under Florida’s certification
requirements. Training included forty hours of
classroom training followed by two supervised
mediations and two independent mediations. These
mediations were performed in Tampa and Fort Myers
Florida. This certification was not a requirement in
Oklahoma until 1999, which accounts for my seeking
this certification in Florida first. |
|
|
|
|
|
Florida Bar Association - Tallahassee, FL |
9/1991 |
|
Admitted to the Bar in the State of Florida after
sitting for the Bar Exam. Florida does not offer
reciprocity to any other states; thus all candidates
must sit for the bar exam. |
|
|
|
|
|
University of Tulsa - Tulsa, OK |
12/1984 |
|
Attained JD and admission to the Oklahoma Bar. |
|
|
|
|
|
University of South Florida - Tampa, FL |
4/1982 |
|
Attained BA degree in Finance. |
|
affiliations
|
|
|
1993-Present |
Supreme Court of the United
States |
Admitted in good standing |
| |
|
|
|
1986-Present |
American Trial Lawyers'
Association |
Admitted in good standing |
| |
|
|
|
1986-Present |
American Bar Association |
Admitted in good standing |
| |
|
|
|
1986-Present |
Tenth Circuit District Court |
Admitted in good standing |
| |
|
|
|
1995-Present |
U.S.D.C. for Oklahoma's Northern,
Eastern & Western Districts |
Admitted in good standing |
|
|
additional information
|
|
|
In addition to admission to the
Oklahoma and Florida Bar Associations, Mr. Peterson
serves on the Board of Directors of the Master
Gardener’s Foundation and volunteers as a member
of the Tulsa County Oklahoma State University
Extension Service Master Gardener's program. He is a past United Way Panel Member
and current
member of the Board of Directors of the Tulsa
Garden Center as well as a member of the Tulsa County Bar Association
Professional Responsibility Committee on
which he has served for eight years. |
|
|
|
