Erik Peterson
| Erik C. Peterson | |
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| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 23rd Legislative District | |
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Assumed office December 7, 2009 Serving with John DiMaio |
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| Preceded by | Michael J. Doherty |
| Hunterdon County Freeholder | |
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In office January 1, 2006 – December 7, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Frank J. Fuzo |
| Succeeded by | Robert G. Walton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1966 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jenni |
| Children | four |
| Residence | Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| Alma mater |
North Carolina State University (B.A. Temple University School of Law (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | Legislative biography |
Erik C. Peterson (born March 8, 1966) is an American Republican Party politician who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 23rd Legislative District. Peterson, who previously served on the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders, replaced Assemblyman Michael J. Doherty, who was elected to the New Jersey Senate. He was sworn in on December 7, 2009, to fill Doherty's vacant Assembly seat.
Peterson was born and raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He attended North Carolina State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in business management in 1988. In 1990, he moved in Hunterdon County to work for the Beneficial Management Corporation. Recruited for the Accelerated Management Program at that company, he eventually ran the New Jersey operations of Beneficial's mortgage banking subsidiary. He then attended Temple University School of Law, graduating in 1996. That same year he was admitted to the bar in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. After practicing law at various firms from 1998 until 2004, Peterson now has his own law office in Readington, specializing in real estate law, estate law, and business law. He currently resides in Franklin Township with his wife Jenni and their four children. He is a member of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and the local Lions Club. He is on the board of the local United Way.
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