Daniel Peterson focuses his practice on defending professionals, local governments, and businesses in civil disputes. Daniel has experience representing clients in claims involving police liability, constitutional issues, wrongful death, personal and property damage, eminent domain, and professional negligence. Daniel also assists insurance companies on policy coverage determinations in a wide array of issues.
Prior to joining Parker Poe, Daniel served as an assistant city attorney in the Charlotte City Attorney’s Office. He served as sole or lead defense attorney for the city on nearly 80 lawsuits in federal and state courts, on a variety of municipal issues, including appearances before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the N.C. Court of Appeals.