Reid K. Peterson

Reid K. Peterson is an attorney with Nelson Williams in Boise whose practice concentrates on municipality and public entity representation and defense, administrative law, general litigation, and wills, trusts, and probate. He joined the firm in 2018 after practicing in a plaintiff-oriented civil litigation firm where a significant portion of his work involved family law. His current practice combines government representation with civil disputes and estate-related matters.

Reid earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Boise State University in 2009 and received his Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2016. During law school, he served as a legal research and writing teaching assistant, was Chief Research Editor of the Idaho Law Review, and received awards for legal research, writing, and moot court briefing.

Peterson represents municipalities and public entities in matters requiring knowledge of administrative procedure, public-law obligations, and civil litigation. His background in plaintiff-side civil practice also provides experience evaluating claims from a different litigation perspective. In addition, he assists clients with wills, trusts, and probate matters, giving his practice a mix of public-entity representation, courtroom work, and personal legal planning.

Reid K. Peterson is admitted in Idaho, the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His academic writing experience and litigation background support careful analysis of statutes, administrative rules, court records, and legal arguments. He helps governmental and private clients understand legal requirements, manage disputes, and address matters that may involve litigation, administration, or estate planning.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Nelson Williams Law
• Member, Idaho State Bar

Licensed State

• Idaho

Education

• University of Idaho College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Boise State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music

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