John T. Peterson has been, with the exception of the first three years of his life, a life long resident of Wright County. The Peterson family itself, has deep roots in Wright County, with John M. Peterson (John’s great-grandfather) having homesteaded the family farm north of Waverly, in Marysville Township, in 1875. John co-owns that same farm today with his younger brother, Wallace H. Peterson, Jr.

The Peterson family has a steeped history of public service in Wright County, with John’s great-uncle, Oscar J. Peterson serving as Wright County Treasurer from 1926-1936; and John’s great-uncle Earnest J. Anderson serving as Wright County Auditor from 1918 to 1940. John also has two siblings, a sister-in-law and other relatives employed by Wright County at the Wright County Government Center and serving in various capacities.

John T. Peterson joined the firm in 1992. He graduated from St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota in 1985, and William Mitchell College of Law in 1988, being admitted to the Minnesota State and Federal Bars in that same year. Upon receiving his juris doctorate, he entered active duty as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving on active duty until June 1992. Upon completion of active service, John continued his service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve where he presently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

John’s areas of practice are concentrated in real estate, estate planning, elder law, business/corporate/partnership law and civil litigation, with an emphasis on real estate related causes of action. He has represented numerous clients in resolving all types of issues from rectifying title issues, to successfully negotiating purchase agreements for the sale/purchase of properties ranging from the tens of thousands to millions of dollars in purchase price. His probate practice has involved representation of clients from the smallest estates to estates in excess of ten million dollars. John’s insightful, no nonsense approach to identifying the issues and reaching a timely, well balanced resolution, have impressed both clients and the courts.

He is also a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and is Certified as a Specialist in Real Property Law. His personal affiliations include membership in the Waverly Knights of Columbus, Waverly American Legion and Parish Council, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Waverly, MN.

For hobbies, John enjoys hunting, hiking, raising poultry and farm animals on his farm in Marysville Township north of Waverly, and engaging in numerous other outdoor activities with his wife, four sons and daughter.

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