About Todd Erik
Todd Erik Petersen is a attorney based in Chardon, Ohio, specializing in personal injury law. He has been practicing law in Ohio since 1996, focusing on areas such as medical malpractice, criminal defense, business law, nursing home abuse. Real estate law. Mr. Petersen earned his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law in 1996.
Prior to law school, he completed his Bachelor of Science at Carnegie Mellon University in 1993. In 2010, he co-founded Petersen & Petersen, Inc., located at 10680 Mayfield Road, Chardon, OH 44024. The firm offers a range of services, including personal injury, criminal defense, and business law. Mr. Petersen has been recognized for his legal expertise, receiving a 5.0 rating from 22 reviews on Martindale-Hubbell. He was also selected to Rising Stars in 2009.
He is an active member of the Geauga County Bar Association, serving as its president since 2013, and is a member of the Lake County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Additionally, he has been involved with the Ohio Association for Justice since 2001. Mr. Petersen is licensed to practice law in Ohio, with his license number 66945, issued by the Ohio Supreme Court. His license is active and set to expire on July 20, 2026. He has represented clients in various legal matters, including personal injury cases, criminal defense, and business disputes.
Notably, he secured a $171,000 verdict in the case of Morocco v. Shannon, Lake County Case No. 11 CV 1333. Mr. Petersen is fluent in English and conversational Spanish. As a result, the attorney can serve clients effectively.
