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James Peterson

James Peterson

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Transactions, Venture & Growth Capital

Career

James P. Peterson is Chair of the firm’s Corporate Department and a member of the firm’s Private Equity & Venture Capital, Transactional & Securities, and International Practices. James has extensive experience in acquisitions, divestitures, structuring of corporate venture capital entities and related investments, and general corporate law. James regularly represents Scandinavian and other European-based companies in U.S. acquisitions, joint ventures, and general corporate counselling matters.

Prior to practicing law, James represented the State of Wisconsin’s interests at the State of Wisconsin Office of Federal-State Relations in Washington, D.C. and worked as a staff member for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means.

Professional Memberships

-Milwaukee Bar Association

-American Bar Association

Education

Northwestern University School of Law

JD

Georgetown University

BS

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - Wisconsin

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Individual Editorial

James Peterson is noted for his broad corporate practice, which ranges from M&A activities to acquisitions and sales of securities. He is further noted for his handling of general corporate law matters on behalf of a suite of organizations across many sectors.

Strengths

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  • James is fantastic. He provides excellent advice and is always prepared for any issue that arises.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA

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California: Southern

District of Columbia

Florida

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