ERIK PETERSEN, Senior Partner

Erik R. Petersen and the firm represent clients in all aspects of litigation and trial throughout California in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, insurance bad-faith, Worker’s Compensation, medical malpractice, employment law and construction litigation.

Mr. Petersen began his legal career with the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office and went on to work for the insurance defense firms of Donahue & Callaham and Caufield, Davies & Donahue, both located in Sacramento, California. In 1994 Mr. Petersen returned to his home of Mendocino County and went to work as a civil litigator and Worker’s Compensation attorney for the family firm of Petersen Law Offices. During his 20 year tenure with Petersen Law Offices, Mr. Petersen tried numerous cases to a successful verdict, several of which resulting in awards exceeding one million dollars. Mr. Petersen’s passion, expertise and trial success lead him to become one of the most sought after trial lawyers in Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma Counties.

Mr. Petersen has also served as a Judge Pro Tem and Hearing Officer for the County of Mendocino. He has also taught courses for attorneys and insurance adjusters regarding case law and changes in the law and civil codes.

Erik Petersen is a Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. An attorney who is Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation has taken and passed a written examination in the field of workers’ compensation, demonstrated a high level of experience in the field of workers compensation, fulfilled ongoing education requirements, and been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work.