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Donald Petersen
Don Petersen Law
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Biography
I primarily represent investors and entrepreneurs. I have handled large transactions and major litigation. I also handle smaller matters as the need arises.
Education
- Harvard Law School
- J.D. (1989) | Law
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- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Taught economics in Harvard college and International Tax Program at Harvard Law School.
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- University of Chicago
- B.S. (1986) | Economics
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- Honors: General, specific, and Phi Beta Kappa.
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Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Don Petersen Law
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- This is my current job.
- Attorney
- Law Offices of Walter Graves
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- Deputy General Counsel
- Plain Green Loans
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- “Dan Petry,” in Detroit Tigers 1984: What a Start! What a Finish!
- Society for American Baseball Research (2012)
- “Fred Lasher,” in Sock it to ‘Em Tigers: The Incredible Story of the 1968 Detroit Tigers
- Maple Street Press (2008)
- Book Review: The Consciousness of the Litigator by Duffy Graham
- Journal of Markets & Morality, v. 9 no. 2 (370-372) (2005).
- Forelosure Sales & Disposition, Chapter Six
- Raymond Nimmer, Commercial Asset Based Financing, (West)
- Hidden Security Interests: A Secured Transaction When You Least Expect It
- Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law, v.10, Issue 1 (33-69) (2007)
Speaking Engagements
- Succeeding in Modern Life, Meeting Your Career Goals, Plymouth, Michigan
Awards
- Professor of the Year
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- Professor of the Year
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- Optimist of the Year
- Morning Optimist Club of Auburn Hills, MI
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Michigan
- Member
- Current
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- State Bar of Texas
- Member
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- Illinois State Bar
- Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- ID Number: 6201782
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- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
- ID Number: P47759
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24091815
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- DUI & DWI
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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