About Mitchell
Mitchell A. Peterson is a partner at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP, located at 206 West 14th Street in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He became a member of the South Dakota State Bar in 2002 and joined the Minnesota State Bar in 2004. The firm specializes in commercial litigation, personal injury, and general litigation cases, serving clients throughout the region. With a strong educational background, Peterson earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2002, following his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the University of South Dakota in 1999. During his time at Vanderbilt, Peterson gained inexperience by clerking for the South Dakota Supreme Court from 2001 to 2002.
This role provided him with a unique perspective on legal processes and court operations. His practice now focuses primarily on commercial litigation, where he deals with complex disputes involving non-competition agreements, non-solicitation clauses, and non-disclosure agreements. In addition to commercial matters, he also represents clients in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents and product liability claims. Cases he handles typically progress through various stages, including initial filing, discovery, settlement negotiations, and, if necessary, trial. Before joining Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith in 2008, Peterson worked as an associate at a Minneapolis law firm from 2002 to 2007. This experience in a larger metropolitan setting allowed him to hone his skills in litigation and client representation.
His transition to a partnership at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith has enabled him to further develop his practice and contribute to the firm’s reputation in the legal community. Peterson is an active member of several professional organizations, including the South Dakota State Bar, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. The South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association. In 2019, he was honored to be accepted into ABOTA, an invitation-only organization that recognizes distinguished jury trial advocates. His professional achievements have not gone unnoticed; he was recognized by Best Lawyers® as "Lawyer of the Year" in Litigation – Insurance for Sioux Falls in both 2016 and 2019. Additionally, Chambers and Partners has listed him as a top-ranked attorney in Litigation: General Commercial since 2018.
Fluent in English and conversational Spanish, Peterson is well-equipped to serve clients. His commitment to excellence in legal practice and advocacy continues to shape his career, making him a respected figure in the Sioux Falls legal community. With a focus on achieving favorable outcomes for his clients, he remains dedicated to handling the requirements of commercial and personal injury litigation.
