James B. Peterson
Since 1989, Jim Peterson has represented injured people in various types of litigation, including trials, arbitrations, settlements, mediations, workers' compensation matters, administrative hearings, social security disability hearings, and appeals in those areas.
Jim has represented people in work injuries, car accident, slip and fall, product liability, liquor liability, discrimination, and social security disability cases.
He has lectured at various seminars, primarily in the areas of workers' compensation and personal injury.
Jim is a member of the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, including a member of the Board of Governors. Each year he serves as chairperson of the mid-winter convention of the MTLA.
He is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts in Minnesota. He has a BV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
James B. Peterson
Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer
1200 Alworth Building
306 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802-1800
Phone: (218) 723-1990
Toll Free: 1-800-723-2048
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Fax: (218) 723-1931
Current Employment Position
Partner (joined firm in 1989)
Areas Of Practice
Personal injury and workers' compensation
Certifications/Specialties
Civil Trial Specialist certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
Civil Trial Specialist certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association
Bar Admissions
Minnesota (1987)
Wisconsin (1999)
Federal Courts of Minnesota (1989) and Wisconsin (1999)
Education
University of Minnesota Law School, Juris Doctorate, 1987 (Cum Laude)
University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Arts (English), 1984 (With Honors)
Professional Associations and Memberships
Minnesota Association for Justice (MAJ) Board of Governors (1997 - 2006)
Duluth Trial Lawyers Association (DTLA) President (1996 - 1997)
Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)
11th District Bar Association Board of Directors (1997 - 1999)
11th District Bar Association President (2001-2002)
District Ethics Committee (1995 - 2002)
Latest News
Insurance Claim Delays Deliver Massive Profits To Industry By Shorting Customers
WASHINGTON -- Unlike many other businesses, the insurance industry is bound by law to act in good faith with its customers. Because of their protective role in the lives of ordinary citizens, insurers have long operated as semi-public trusts. But since the mid-1990s, a new profit-hungry model, combined with weak regulation, has upended that ancient social contract. Read More
We are pleased to announce that Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer received recognition in the 2011 - 2012 U.S.News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. These rankings are defined by practice area, both nationally and by metropolitan areas. Read More
Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer sponsored the second annual Women's Herstory Luncheon held by PAVSA on March 31, 2011 at Northland Country Club in Duluth. PAVSA is a Duluth organization based on supporting, educating, and advocating for the elimination of sexual violence.
Volunteer Attorney of the Year for 2011Jim Balmer was named Volunteer Attorney of the Year for 2011, following Bill Thompson's and Sean Quinn's receipt of the same award for 2009 and 2010, respectively. Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer was also named Volunteer Law Firm of the year for 2011. These awards are issued by the Northeastern Minnesota Volunteer Attorney Program as a result of the free legal work provided to those in need in the community.