Todd Petersen

Todd Petersen, Attorney at Law, is focused on helping people. It 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 fathers 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.