Valerie graduated from Washburn Law School in 1997. After law school, Valerie practiced law in Manhattan, KS, and later Miami and Ft. Lauderdale where she was the owner of Peterson Law Office, P.A., and later Fisher & Peterson, P.C., a firm specializing in the areas of elder law and estate planning. Valerie sold her practice to join ElderCounsel in 2008.
Valerie speaks nationally on topics ranging from elder law and veterans benefits to practice building and business management. Valerie has taught for numerous national organizations, including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), various state bar associations, WealthCounsel, Krause Financial Services, and Strafford Webinars.
Valerie previously served as an adjunct professor for Stetson Law School where she taught the Veteran’s Benefits Course to Elder Law LL.M. students.
Valerie lives in Evergreen, CO, with a very spoiled cat, Maisey.
Great Practice. Great Life. Podcast
- 031: 10 Things I Learned as a CEO that I Wish I’d Known as a Lawyer with Valerie Peterson: Part 1
- 032: 10 Things I Learned as a CEO that I Wish I’d Known as a Lawyer with Valerie Peterson: Part 2
- 066: A GREAT Habit for a Great Life: The Podcast Takeover with Valerie Peterson
- 070: The Secret to Growing a Peak Performance Law Firm: A Podcast Takeover with Valerie Peterson
- 100: 10 Growth Strategies from 100 Brilliant People with Valerie Peterson
- 112: The Best of Great Practice. Great Life.: Top Moments of 2024
