Todd Petersen

Attorney at Law

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Todd is focused on helping people.  It really is that simple.  His nearly three decades of experience, in and out of the courtroom, provide him the firsthand knowledge and perspective necessary to counsel his clients through their greatest challenges.  His litigation experience and trial work allow him to safeguard their rights and secure justice. 

EDUCATION
• The Ohio State University College of Law
Juris Doctorate
Columbus, Ohio
  

– Graduated with Honors in Law, 1996

• Carnegie-Mellon University
Bachelor of Science
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

– College of Humanities and Social Sciences
– Degree in Industrial Management, 1993


BAR ADMISSIONS
• Ohio Supreme Court, 1996

• United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2005

• United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 2009

United States Supreme Court, 1993

 

RESULTS
Below are just some highlights of the results Todd Petersen has obtained for his clients:

• $17,000,000 
Represented widow and estate of 89 year-old man killed when his house exploded as the result of the negligent delivery and installation of appliance, resulting in natural gas explosion.

• $3,250,000
Represented client that underwent below-the-knee amputation after suffering heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, a life-threatening blood clotting reaction.

• $1,300,000
Represented driver involved in head-on collision suffering permanent injuries to his upper and lower extremeties, including substantial limitation in use of his hand and lower leg and foot, as well as multiple additional traumatic injuries.

• CONFIDENTIAL
Represented family of driver struck and killed by drunk driver in liquor liability action against the bar.

• $1,003,000
Represented out-of-state client suffering permanent and substantial physical and vocational injuries when involved in out-of-state collision while riding as a passenger in a vehicle struck by an impaired driver.

• CONFIDENTIAL
Represented minor client injured at a day camp.  Details confidential by agreement.

• CONFIDENTIAL
Represented minor client and the estate of his deceased father following the collision resulting in the father’s death.

• CONFIDENTIAL
Represented driver struck by uninsured driver that failed to stop at intersection, suffering multiple pelvic fractures and requiring extensive rehabilitation.

• CONFIDENTIAL
Represented driver struck by reckless driver causing her car to flip, resulting in significant facial scarring.

• $304,000 
Represented driver struck as he was driving through intersection by driver that failed to yield the right-of-way resulting in physical injuries and cognitive impairment.

• $750,000
Represented recreational athlete that suffered substantial low back injury after falling in unmarked sewer trench during practice.

For more details, visit our results page by clicking here.


PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS
• Received the highest ranking available “10 Superb,” AVVO
• Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell
• Client Distinction Award, by Lawyers.com and Martindale.com


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
• Ohio Association for Justice, 2001 – Present

• Geauga County Bar Association, 1996 – Present
– President, 2013-14
– President-elect, 2013-14
– Secretary, 2010-12
– Grievance Committee, Member
– Admissions Committee, Chair

• Geauga County Bar Foundation, Chairman, 2001 – Present

• Lake County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2009 – Present

• Ohio State Bar Assocation, 1996 – Present


Please Note: The results listed were obtained for clients based upon the specific facts of each case. The results do not guarantee results in cases with similar facts, nor should this be relied upon to suggest that your potential claim will result in an outcome that is similar in nature.