About Gary Allen
Gary Allen Peterson is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1990. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Peterson is the managing attorney at the Law Office of Gary A. Peterson, a personal injury law firm located in Tustin, California. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients throughout Orange County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Peterson earned his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law in 1989. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at San Diego State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1985. During his time at Western State, he graduated in the top 15% of his class, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence.
Mr. Peterson concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury law. He represents individuals who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. Over the past two decades, he has recovered millions of dollars for his clients through various means, including pre-litigation settlements, mediations, arbitrations, and jury verdicts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Peterson has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Orange County for several years, gaining extensive experience in personal injury law.
Mr. Peterson is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. He also holds membership in the Consumer Attorneys of California. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Orange County effectively.
