Erik L. Peterson

Practice areas

Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Wrongful Death

Mr. Peterson practices in the field of personal injury and medical malpractice, serving clients in California and Hawaii. In 2019, he achieved what is believed to be the most substantial medical malpractice settlement ever recorded in California. With nearly three decades of experience, he has secured numerous multi-million dollar compensations for his clients. Notably, he obtained a $21,000,000 jury verdict for a client who suffered injuries in a car accident.

Mr. Peterson’s legal prowess and ethical integrity have earned him recognition in prominent legal rankings. He is featured in The Best Lawyers In America, Super Lawyers for both California and Hawaii, and The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He holds the esteemed position of Senior Fellow within the exclusive trial lawyer society, the Litigation Counsel of America. His legal competency and ethical standards are exemplified by his “AV” rating, the highest mark awarded by Martindale Hubbell.

For those seeking legal consultation, Erik is available for a complimentary discussion.

Bostwick & Peterson, LLP has an extensive track record of recovering over $500,000,000 in compensation for clients across California who have experienced life-altering injuries. Erik Peterson, a partner at Bostwick & Peterson LLP, practices law throughout California and Hawaii. Recently, he secured what is believed to be the most significant medical malpractice settlement ever reached in California. His success includes representing clients in medical malpractice and personal injury cases, as well as co-litigating a case involving a car accident victim with brain injuries, resulting in a $21,000,000 verdict.

Erik’s legal acumen has led to a consistent presence on the “Super Lawyer” list for over a decade. He holds a “Superb” rating on AVVO, the highest mark from Martindale-Hubbell for legal competence and professional ethics (“AV”). He is a distinguished member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and a part of the “Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.” Additionally, his affiliation with the Litigation Counsel of America showcases his esteemed standing within the legal community. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Bostwick & Peterson, LLP for a complimentary consultation.

Mr. Peterson’s educational background includes an economics major from Westmont College and attendance at the University of San Francisco School of Law. He maintains memberships in prestigious legal associations, such as The American Association For Justice, The Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the Hawaii Association for Justice.

Please note that AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ is based on anonymous opinions from members of the legal community and the judiciary, reflecting both legal ability and ethical standards.