<p>Pete Carlson is a trial lawyer who focuses his litigation practice primarily in the areas of commercial motor vehicle defense, employment litigation, premises liability, contract disputes and construction litigation. 
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Mr. Carlson handles a wide variety of cases including claims for bodily injury involving over-the-road trucking, terminal and loading dock accidents, contract disputes including indemnity claims, retaliatory discharge and other employment litigation, premises liability and construction defect and accident litigation. In addition to litigating on behalf of his clients, Mr. Carlson also counsels and advises on risk management and safety strategies, contract negotiations and disputes, exposures and insurance programs, as well as the rules and requirements of Medicare with respect to claims and litigation. 
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Mr. Carlson’s clients include trucking companies, governmental entities, constructions companies, manufacturers, service industry companies, financial institutions and self-insured entities. 
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He has tried many cases to verdict before juries, bench trials, and administrative law judges. Mr. Carlson has argued before the Illinois Appellate Court, and has represented clients in multiple jurisdictions.