Kurt Peterson

Kurt Peterson is a partner at McKee Morgan in Augusta, Maine who represents clients in criminal defense, juvenile defense, civil litigation, and appellate matters. His work includes trial and appellate advocacy in state and federal courts, with a practice that covers contested cases from their early procedural stages through motions, trial preparation, and appeal. The work requires careful attention to the governing law, factual record, deadlines, and practical consequences for the client.

Peterson earned a B.A. from the University of Maine in 2014 and a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law in 2018, where he served as Executive Editor of the Ocean and Coastal Law Journal. His law school work emphasized writing and analysis that later supported appellate and litigation practice.

Peterson clerked for Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Joseph Jabar and has argued appellate matters, including cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He has handled criminal, juvenile, and civil matters and also teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Maine School of Law. Across these matters, Peterson evaluates the legal and factual issues that shape strategy, negotiation, and the available path toward resolution.

Kurt Peterson became a partner at McKee Morgan effective January 1, 2026. His combination of trial work, appellate experience, judicial-clerkship training, and teaching supports a practice focused on careful legal analysis and advocacy in criminal and civil disputes. This approach keeps legal strategy connected to the client’s practical objectives and the specific demands of each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McKee Morgan Attorneys
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Maine Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of Maine School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of Maine
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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