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Keith H. Petersen

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Biography

Keith H. Petersen was called to the bar in 2022, and soon thereafter joined Wiles and Richards as an associate. As an attorney, Keith is dedicated to helping clients navigate their legal challenges. Before coming to Wiles and Richards, he worked as a law clerk, gaining valuable experience in the areas of estate planning and probate, domestic relations, business and corporations, and real estate.

While in law school, Keith worked in Cleveland-Marshall's Civil Litigation Clinic, participated in mock trial, and was on the Dean's List. His first legal experience was a summer internship at the Lake County Public Defender's Office.

Keith graduated with his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Before embarking on a legal career, Keith was an aspiring musician and holds music degrees from the University of Miami and Youngstown State University. In his spare time, Keith enjoys playing the bassoon and going fishing.

Education

  • Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
    • J.D. - 2021
    • Honors: Dean's List
  • Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio
    • B.A. - 2013
    • Honors: magna cum laude
    • Major: Music Performance

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Cleveland Marshal Civil Litigation Clinic, 2021 to 2021

Past Positions

  • Attorney Richard Ramsey, Law Clerk, 2021 to 2022

Current Employment Position

  • Associate Attorney

Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Domestic Relations
  • Custody
  • Landlord/Tenant Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal Defense
  • Expungement

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, 2022

Past Positions

  • Attorney Richard Ramsey, Law Clerk, 2021 to 2022