Attorney Ryan D. Peterson
Ryan D. Peterson is a former debt collection attorney turned consumer rights expert and advocate. After graduating from William Mitchell law school in 2008, Ryan opened his own criminal defense firm.
In 2010 Ryan joined a Minneapolis-based debt collection firm. There, he quickly learned the nuances of rights and regulations regarding consumers. As time went on, Ryan developed a deep desire to work for consumers ā to protect individuals who are wrongly treated, often knowingly, by big business and banking institutions.
As Ryan frequently says, he's grateful to practice law in a way that aligns with his personal beliefs. He values his relationship with clients and strives to partner with each individual to ensure a fair outcome.
Like all native Minnesotans, Ryan loves cabin time Up North. He is also a self-described āavid indoors manā who enjoys cooking, reading, bar trivia, and board games. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two children.
Admissions
- Wisconsin (2008)
- Minnesota (2009)
- Michigan (2012)
- District of Minnesota (2012)
- Northern District of Florida (2014)
- Eastern District of Wisconsin (2015)
- Western District of Wisconsin (2020)
Recent Blog Posts
Is This for Real?: How to Spot a Fake Debt Collector
Be Aware of Midland's Consumer Bill of Rights
Consumer Advice Dealing with Debt CollectorsāIncluding the New Federal Rules
Navientās Settlement of Lawsuit Results in Debt Relief for 400,000 Student Loan Borrowers
JPMorgan Chase Resumes Filing Lawsuits on Unpaid Credit Card Debt, Despite Reputation of Unethical Collection Practices
Recommendations
- When I first contacted Ryan, it would have been my first time to ever have contacted a lawyer for legal council purposes. I was a bit hesitant and reserved in opening conversations, but those thoughts or feelings were immediately dispelled by his openness, honesty, and free and airy conversation....
- Ryan Peterson took the time to assess my situation, give me his opinion and several options to take action on. I had no firsthand experience in legal matters and so I did not understand how stressful they could be. Yet he was patient and his support was exactly what I needed to push through it. ...
- Ryan is a godsend! I was understandably nervous when I received documentation from a creditor in the mail. Being unfamiliar with consumer rights laws and fair debt collection practices, I figured I would let my court date come and go and deal with the outcome later. That's when Ryan stepped in...