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Brian Peterson

Brian Peterson

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Brian Peterson is a partner in the firm’s Finance practice. He focuses on bankruptcy and insolvency matters. He has experience representing borrowers, committees, chapter 7 and 11 trustees, creditors, and asset purchasers in in connection with both transactional and litigation matters in a variety of contexts, including federal bankruptcy proceedings, state court receiverships, foreclosures, and out-of-court workouts. Brian has significant experience representing bankruptcy trustees in Ponzi scheme cases, including fraudulent transfer litigation. He also has experience litigating various commercial disputes in both state and federal courts, and advises clients with respect to the structuring of transactions involving distressed situations.

Professional Memberships

Washington State Bar Association

Turnaround Management Association

Education

University of Washington School of Law

J.D.

2009

University of Washington

B.A.

2006

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Washington

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Brian Peterson advises on a wide range of bankruptcy-related matters and has experience representing bankruptcy trustees in Ponzi scheme cases.

Strengths

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  • Brian is very sharp and knowledgeable. He is also closely tied to the bankruptcy community, including having insight into various bankruptcy judges.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • I think highly of Brian Peterson. He is responsive and competent.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Florida: South

Illinois

Massachusetts

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