Jerry G. Peterson

Public Finance Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Atlanta, Georgia

57+ years experience

Butler Snow LLP

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

678-515-5000

https://www.butlersnow.com/attorney/jerry-peterson

1170 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1900, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Bio

Jerry has served as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel in numerous financings in 25 states and in the District of Columbia. Jerry has served as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel in numerous financings in 25 states and in the District of Columbia. Jerry has served as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel in numerous financings in 25 states and in the District of Columbia.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Georgia

State Capital

Atlanta

Highest Court

Georgia Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Georgia

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Public Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Atlanta (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Atlanta (2022)
Recognized: Public Finance Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

Education

Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1968

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Reviews

Cynthia Reyes

3 months ago

Adequate counsel for a municipal bond issuance

Mr. Peterson's deep experience in public finance law, including his recent Lawyer of the Year recognition, was the primary reason we engaged him for our city's general obligation bond issuance. His knowledge of the process across multiple states was evident, and the transaction closed successfully. However, our experience was mixed. While the final work product was sound, communication was often routed through junior associates, and direct responses from Mr. Peterson himself could take several days. For a straightforward financing, his firm's services were competent but felt somewhat impersonal given his stature. The outcome was as expected, though the process lacked the proactive guidance we anticipated from an attorney with over five decades of practice.