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.

Contact Information

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
E-mail: jbpeterson@duluthtriallawyers.com
Fax: (218) 723-1931

Current Employment Position(s)
Partner, since 1993
Year Joined Organization: 1989

Areas Of Practice
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation

Certifications/Specialties
Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 1987
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1990
Wisconsin, 1999
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1999

Education
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, 1987, University of Minnesota Law School

BA - English (With Honors), 1984, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Honors
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law and Politics

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Minnesota Association for Justice (MAJ) Board of Governors (1997 - present)

• Duluth Trial Lawyers Association (DTLA), 1996 - 1997 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)