Jennifer M. Peterson

Jennifer practices in the area of civil litigation, with a focus on business litigation, insurance defense and personal injury.

Prior to joining Dunlap & Seeger, P.A., Jennifer lived and worked in San Francisco, California where she was an associate attorney at a law firm that specializes in federal and state criminal trial and appellate work. Jennifer worked on many high profile criminal cases in the San Francisco Bay Area, and made appearances in state and federal courtrooms throughout Northern California. Prior to moving to California, Jennifer was an attorney in Des Moines, Iowa practicing in criminal and civil litigation.

While attending law school, Jennifer served as a staff member on the Drake Law Review. She was also selected by her instructors for a Teaching Assistant position with Drake’s Legal Research and Writing Program. She taught legal research and writing skills to first year law students. Jennifer graduated in the top 10% of her class, earning her the honor of being a member of the Order of the Coif.

Jennifer is originally from Sioux City, Iowa. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University with a double major in Marketing and International Business. She attended Drake University School of Law in Des Moines, Iowa.

Professional:
Olmsted County Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Iowa Bar Association
Drake Law Review, 2007 – 2008
Associate Attorney, Morales Law Firm, San Francisco, California
Associate Attorney, Stowers Law Firm, Des Moines, Iowa

Education:
Drake University School of Law (J.D., high honors, 2009)
Iowa State University (B.S., with distinction, 2006)

Admissions:
Minnesota
Iowa
California
US District Court for the District of Minnesota
US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
US District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
US District Court for the Southern District of California
US District Court for the Northern District of California
US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit