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John D. Petersen

Shareholder | Real Estate Division Chair

John Petersen has developed extensive experience in the acquisition, development and financing of significant real estate projects throughout the Midwest. Of particular note is his experience in forging public-private partnerships utilizing tax credits, employment incentives and special obligation bond financing.

Mr. Petersen draws on more than five years of senior governmental experience as Deputy Chief Counsel to U.S. Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.) and Chief Counsel to former Kansas Gov. Mike Hayden. This experience, coupled with his 24 years of private practice, provides Mr. Petersen a unique perspective from which to assist clients in dealing with governmental agencies at the local, state and federal levels.

Past Experience

  • Deputy Chief Council to U.S. Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.)
  • Chief Counsel to former Kansas Gov. Mike Hayden

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Kansas Bar Association
  • Kansas City Area Development Council
    • Board of Directors
  • Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
    • Board of Directors
  • Urban Land Institute, Kansas Chapter
    • Sponsor
  • International Council of Shopping Centers
  • Overland Park Chamber of Commerce

Distinctions

  • 2012 Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame
  • Ranked in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate
  • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2006-2013 
    • Municipal Law
    • Real Estate Law
  • Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers
  • AV Rated Martindale Hubbell
  • American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell's® 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in 'Land Use and Zoning'
  • Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. Senator Bob Dole (R-Kan.)
  • Chief Counsel, Kansas Governor Mike Hayden
  • Gubernatorial appointee, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
  • Presidential appointee, National Advisory Counsel to the Small Business Administration