James R. PetersonMiller Johnson, Grand Rapids, USAAreas of Practice: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Appeals, Litigation - Professional Negligence or Liability, Professional Malpractice Law Contact Information:
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| James R. Peterson is a Member of the firm and has been practicing law since 1989. His practice areas include trade secret litigation, employment discrimination, employment litigation, commercial litigation, professional liability and unfair competition. Commercial Disputes and Litigation Mr.Peterson works primarily with companies, and has handled their cases at the trial and appellate levels in the U.S. District Courts (both Eastern and Western districts) and state courts throughout Michigan. Mr. Peterson is the chair of the firm's Intellectual Property practice group. As such, he understands the need to protect sensitive business information. When non-compete agreements are violated and trade secrets are threatened, his considerable litigation experience comes to the forefront. He counsels and represents companies regarding all issues associated with unfair competition, including non-competition agreements and trade secrets. He has extensive experience with injunction hearings and has protected clients with restraining orders and injunctions when an employee resigns hoping to join a competitor. Mr. Peterson has won many cases involving employment and business disputes. He has been successful at winning settlements of more than $1 million. These results are due to his knowledge of the clients' industry coupled with his experience. He is known for an ability to think creatively and quickly. Employment LitigationMr. Peterson has successfully defended employers from lawsuits by past/current/prospective employees. There have been many types of claims he has handled favorably, and he is most noted for wrongful discharge, retaliatory discharge and whistleblower act violations. Professional Affiliations and ActivitiesMr. Peterson belongs to the State Bar of Michigan and Grand Rapids Bar Association. He is a mediator with the Kent County Circuit Court and serves as counsel to the West Michigan Better Business Bureau. He formerly served on the Civil Procedure Committee of the State Bar of Michigan, and is past chair of the firm's litigation section. Articles and PresentationsMr. Peterson is a frequent speaker on topics including non-compete and confidentiality agreements, advocacy and cross-examination. He is the co-author of "Defending Employment Litigation in Michigan," published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE). Community ActivitiesMr. Peterson is a board member of the Pine Rest Foundation. EducationMr. Peterson received his law degree, cum laude, in 1989 from Wayne State University Law School and his undergraduate degree in 1986 from Calvin College. He is admitted to practice in Michigan. Bar Admissions Michigan, 1989 Education Wayne State University Law School (1989, J.D.) cum laude Calvin College (1986, B.A.) Published Works"Defending Employment Litigation in Michigan," published by Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Professional Associations and Memberships State Bar of Michigan Grand Rapids Bar Association Miller Johnson's Litigation Section, past Chair Kent County Circuit Court, Mediator State Bar of Michigan Civil Procedure Committee Grand Rapids Bar Association; Law Day Committee, Legislative Roundtable Committee, Continuing Legal Education Committee (past) Miller Johnson's Intellectual Property Practice Group, Chair 2006 |
