Recognized Again. Elevated Further —Top 50 in Ohio.
- December 19, 2025
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Susan Petersen, partner at Petersen & Petersen, has once again been named to the Ohio Super Lawyers® list for 2026, an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in Ohio—a distinction she has earned every year since 2013. In 2026,…
Susan Petersen Joins MoCA Cleveland Board of Directors
- December 19, 2025
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Choosing the Artists Susan Petersen has joined the Board of Directors of the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MoCA)—a decision grounded not in proximity or prestige, but in purpose. In her introduction of contemporary artist Halim A. Flowers at the…
Leading the Charge for Justice in Ohio: Petersen Firm Challenges the Catastrophic Injury Cap News & Insights
- October 22, 2025
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Petersen Law is proud to lead a landmark case now before the Ohio Supreme Court — the first direct challenge to Ohio’s catastrophic injury damages cap in medical malpractice cases. As reported by the Columbus Dispatch, our client, John Paganini,…
Meet Colleen Del Balso: Defending Rights, Fighting for Justice
- August 12, 2025
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Legal crises don’t wait for convenient moments. For over twenty years, Colleen Del Balso has stood ready to guide individuals and small businesses through Northeast Ohio’s most complex legal challenges. Colleen’s courtroom presence speaks volumes. Whether she’s dismantling an illegal…
Remembering Jerry A. Petersen: Lawyer, Father, Grandfather
- April 29, 2025
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July 30, 1938 – April 24, 2025 As we reflect on the passing of Jerry A. Petersen, who left us on April 24, 2025, at age 86, our hearts are filled with both deep sadness and profound gratitude. For those…
Honoring Law Day 2025: A Celebration Amid Loss
- April 25, 2025
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This year’s Law Day celebration held profound meaning for our firm and the entire Geauga County legal community. While we gathered to honor the Constitution’s promise of “Out of Many, One” and celebrate the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year…
Susan Petersen Named 2025 Notable Trial Attorney by Crain’s Cleveland Business: A Year of Impact, Advocacy, and Unmatched Excellence
- April 1, 2025
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March 20, 2025 — Crain’s Cleveland Business has named Susan Petersen one of its 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys —a powerful recognition of the skill, resolve, and moral clarity she brings to every case, and every client. Bold in…
Susan Petersen Leads with Vision and Voice at Prestigious International Gathering of Trial Lawyers
- March 15, 2025
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March 15, 2025 We’re thrilled to share that Susan Petersen, founding partner of Petersen & Petersen, made an unforgettable mark at this year’s International Society of Barristers (ISOB) Annual Meeting in Aruba. As a respected Board Member and National Co-Chair…
Petersen & Petersen Secures Landmark Appellate Victory: Ohio’s Medical Malpractice Damages Cap Overturned for the Catastrophically Injured
- January 31, 2025
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On January 30, 2025, in a decision that reshapes the legal landscape for the most seriously injured patients in Ohio, the 8th District Court of Appeals ruled in Paganini v. Cataract Eye Center of Cleveland, 2025-Ohio-275, that Ohio’s statutory cap…
Susan Petersen Honored with Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys’ Inaugural Excellence in Advocacy Award
- June 13, 2024
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We are proud to share that Susan Petersen, co-founder of Petersen & Petersen, was recently awarded the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys’ (CATA) inaugural Excellence in Advocacy Award—a meaningful and deeply earned recognition of her impact in the courtroom and…