Erik Peterson

Highest medical malpractice settlement in California history
Obtained a $21 million verdict for a brain injury from auto accident
Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©
Named to Super Lawyers® for 15 years

National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
Recognized among The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Best Lawyers
Named to The Best Lawyers in America© in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.
Super Lawyers
Erik Peterson has been named to Super Lawyers® every year since 2006.
LCA
Mr. Peterson is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.
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AV Preeminent
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Erik L. Peterson

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Attorney Erik L. Peterson, partner at Bostwick & Peterson, focuses his trial practice in the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice. He has obtained high figure results including a $21M jury verdict for a brain injury sustained in a car accident and what is believed to be the largest recovery in history for California medical malpractice, a $17M birth injury settlement for a brain injury. He is admitted to practice in both Hawaii and California.

Mr. Peterson has been honored for his excellence in the field with recognitions such as:

Hawaii Medical Malpractice Super Lawyers® (2019)
The Best Lawyers in America© (2021)
Martindale-Hubbell® peer review rating of AV® Preeminent™
Selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
Hawaii Association for Justice
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Mr. Peterson's experience is extensive, having handled cases ranging from maritime law to automobile accidents. Whatever type of case Mr. Peterson takes on, he commits to doing everything within his power to secure a successful result.

If you are interested in having Mr. Peterson handle your case, contact the firm by filling out a free case evaluation form. Also check out attorney Peterson's Super Lawyers profile by clicking here.

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National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
Recognized among The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Super Lawyers
Erik Peterson has been named to Super Lawyers® every year since 2006.
LCA
Mr. Peterson is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.
Avvo 10.0 Rating
Avvo’s highest available rating for client satisfaction and success.
AV Preeminent
Indicates the highest level of professional legal ability and ethics.

Why Choose Bostwick & Peterson, LLP?

James Bostwick Is A Nationally Certified Specialist By The American Board Of Professional Liability
Included In The List Of "Best Lawyers In America" By U.S. News - Best Lawyers® Since Its Inception In 1983
James Bostwick Received The Trial Lawyers "Presidential Award Of Merit"
Invite-Only Member Of The Inner Circle of Advocates, Limited To The Nation’s Top 100 Plaintiff Lawyers
Record-Setting Verdicts & Settlements In Four States, For Malpractice, Truck, And Auto Accidents
Best Lawyers® Trial Lawyer Of The Year In 2012

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