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Glenn W. Peterson 
Roseville, California
Partner
phone (916) 780-8222 (Ext.101)
fax (916) 780-8775
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As a business litigation attorney, Glenn handles cases involving a variety of subjects, with strong emphasis on intellectual property and franchise matters. Before relocating to Sacramento from Los Angeles in 1989, Glenn practiced with a nationally known insurance defense firm based in Chicago. Before that, he owned/operated a small ad agency in Los Angeles. While attending college and law school, Glenn was employed as a cartoonist, graphic artist and technical illustrator for a small studio in North Hollywood, Calif.

Since commencing his law practice in 1986, he has handled cases involving all aspects of insurance and business litigation, with primary emphases on business torts, trademark/copyright infringement and franchise controversies, including alleged violation of franchise investment laws. He has also handled many professional conduct cases, including quasi-criminal actions brought by government agencies, sexual harassment claims, malpractice suits, and administrative proceedings brought against licensed professionals such as realtors, appraisers, contractors, and notaries.

He has also handled large investigations relating to FTC violations, insurance fraud, employee embezzlement, and related claims.

Areas of Practice:
Business Litigation
Intellectual Property
Franchise
Trademark
Copyright
Business Torts
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
California, 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1986
U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1986
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1986
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1986
U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1986
Education:
Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California, 1986
Juris Doctor
Law Review: Pepperdine University Law Review, Editor-in-Chief


University of California, Los Angeles, 1983
B.A.
Major:  Psychology


Published Works:
"Local Lawyers Put Privacy Back Into Digital Entertainment", Sacramento Lawyer, April, 2004


"16th Annual Torts Practice" (Co-Author), University of California, January, 2002


"Protecting your Trade Secrets Just got Tougher", Sacramento Business Journal, May, 2003


It was Inevitable: The Clash Between "Inevitable Disclosure" Doctrine and Employment Law, Intellectual Property Today, August, 2003


"Product Liability: 50-State Handbook" (Contributing Author), West Publishing Co., 1995


Classes/Seminars Taught:
"The Internet, E-Mail, and Lawyers", Panel Speaker, University of California


"2003 Unfair Business Practices: B&P Code 17200 and Beyond", Panel Speaker, University of California, 2003


"16th Annual Torts Practice", Speaker, University of California, 2002


Honors and Awards:
Super Lawyer, California Lawyer Magazine, 2004


Professional Associations and Memberships:
McDonough, Holland, & Allen, 1996 - 1999
Board of Directors


McDonough, Holland, & Allen, Litigation Department, 2000 - 2001
Head


Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra, 2000 - Present
General Counsel


Tahoya Shores HOA, 1996 - Present


Federal Bar Association
Member, Copyright Law Revision Committee


Federal Bar Association
Case Evaluator, Eastern District Early Neutral Evaluation Program


Federal Bar Association
Neutral Mediator, Eastern District Voluntary Dispute Resolution


American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Section,Forum on Franchising, Intellectual Property Section
Member


State Bar of California, Intellectual Property Section


Sacramento County Bar Association, 1997 - 2000
Member, Judiciary Committee


Sacramento County Bar Delegation
Member, Civil Procedure Committee


National Institute for Trial Lawyers
Member


Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member


Surety Claims & Underwriters Association
Member


International Taekwondo Council
Member


Past Employment Positions:
McDonough Holland & Allen PC, Shareholder, 1993 - 2005


McDonough Holland & Allen PC, Associate, 1989 - 1993


Peterson, Ross, Schloerb & Seidel, Associate, 1985 - 1989


Pacht, Ross, Warne, Bernard & Sears, Paralegal Clerk, 1981 - 1982


Pro Bono Activities:
Mediator and Judge Pro Tem
Sacramento County Superior Court
EI Dorado County Superior Court
Placer County Superior Court
Federal Court Neutral Case Evaluator
Eastern District of Sacramento
Voluntary Dispute Resolution Program