Professional Profile
Mr. Peterson’s practice involves trial and appellate work generally in the area of commercial litigation, with an emphasis in automotive dealer and franchise litigation. Through his work for automotive manufacturers and distributors throughout the United States, Mr. Peterson has gained extensive administrative experience before state agencies, ranging from licensing issues to administrative hearings and appeal. In addition, he has been lead counsel in state and federal court proceedings throughout the United States. Mr. Peterson has extensive motion experience, having successfully challenged numerous experts in state or federal court under both the Daubert and Frye standards. Mr. Peterson has authored briefs and/or argued appeals before the Eighth and Tenth Circuits, as well as state appellate courts in Missouri and Texas. For example, Mr. Peterson successfully briefed and argued a case before the Eighth Circuit where the Court reversed and vacated a multi-million dollar adverse jury verdict in a Sherman Act §1 antitrust action.

Education
University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1990)

Central Missouri State University (B.A., 1987) cum laude

Representative Matters
Craftsmen Limousine, Inc. v. Ford Motor Company
PR Acquisition, LLC v. BMW of North America, LLC
Southside Ford Truck Sales, Inc. v. Ford Motor Company
Autobahn Imports, Inc. v. BMW of North America, Inc

Admissions & Qualifications
Missouri
Kansas

Courts
U.S District Court, District of Kansas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

Memberships & Affiliations
Defense Research Institute
Appellate Advocacy Committee

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