Attorney Peterson handles the firm’s transaction and insurance matters. Attorney Peterson is experienced in the field of property and casualty insurance, commonly known as homeowners insurance, as both a public insurance adjuster and attorney. As a public adjuster, Mr. Peterson represented homeowners with regards to their homeowner’s insurance claims and helped negotiate several millions of dollars in settlements. Using the unique skill set acquired as a Public Adjuster in conjunction with his knowledge of insurance law, Attorney Peterson has successfully represented homeowners as legal counsel, with a recent settlement in excess of $350,000. Attorney Peterson routinely represents businesses and corporations as General Counsel and in a niche area of Corporate and Business Finance. Attorney Peterson has recently secured over $1,000,000 in financing in the form of state grants and loans for several growing Connecticut companies, while also helping to create dozens of well-paying Connecticut jobs. With a focus in the Dental and Medical Industries, attorney Peterson has helped increase the use of innovative patient centered technologies aimed at reducing pain and the length of common procedures. Commercial and Residential Real Estate is a quickly growing area of Attorney Peterson’s practice since the real estate comeback began a few years ago. Using his strong contracts background, Attorney Peterson prepares, negotiates and reviews contracts for the purchase and/or sale of properties, ensures clean title is conveyed and maintains a strict and organized schedule for all closings to ensure important deadlines are adhered to. Attorney Peterson is assisted by the firm’s in house closing paralegal, who dedicates the majority of her time to the smooth and accurate advancement of each file. Attorney Peterson received his B.A. in 2008 from the University of Connecticut. He earned is Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2011 and is admitted to practice in Connecticut.
Attorney Thaller attended Assumption University where she received her B.A. in Economics. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University in 2015. Prior to joining Peterson Zamat, LLC, Attorney Thaller worked as an associate attorney at a boutique family law firm in Hartford, Connecticut representing clients in all aspects of family law. She has also worked for the Children’s Law Center in Hartford, Connecticut where she worked closely with Guardians Ad Litem who represented indigent children involved in custody and dissolution litigation. Attorney Thaller focuses her practice on family and probate law and serves as a Guardian Ad Litem and Attorney for Minor Children. She is licensed to practice before the Connecticut state courts.
Attorney Bicknell’s practice focuses on family law, real estate, and estate planning. In her representation of family law clients, she utilizes her multi-disciplinary knowledge to achieve comprehensive results. Attorney Bicknell represents clients in both probate and family court in an array of different matters including divorce, custody, paternity, and child support matters. As part of her family law practice, she has represented clients at all stages of the process.
In addition to her practice as a family law attorney, Attorney Bicknell also assists families and individuals in all aspects of the estate planning process. She works with clients in crafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, to ensure that their wishes are clear, their assets protected, and their loved ones are taken care of.
Prior to joining Peterson Law Group, LLC, Attorney Bicknell worked as an associate attorney at a firm in New Britain, Connecticut where she also specialized in the areas of family law, real estate, and probate and estate matters.
Attorney Bicknell graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she served on the Editorial Board of the Connecticut Journal of International Law, and the Executive Boards of the Moot Court Board, the Mock Trial Society and the Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Society. She received her bachelor’s degree cum laude from the University of Florida. Attorney Bicknell is licensed to practice in both Connecticut and Florida.
