Adam L. Peterson

Partner
(973) 707-3563
apeterson@pearlmanmiranda.com
Adam L. Peterson is a Partner at Pearlman & Miranda and has been with the firm since its inception. Mr. Peterson’s practice focuses in redevelopment, public finance, and renewable energy law.

Mr. Peterson has successfully represented private developers in complicated negotiations with New Jersey municipal entities on redevelopment agreements and financial agreements for large scale redevelopment projects, particularly those involving a raise of capital through the issuance of bonds under the Redevelopment Area Bond Financing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-64 et seq.

In addition, Mr. Peterson counsels and guides both public and private entities in connection with the development of solar energy projects, and represents offshore wind developers in connection with New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate program. Mr. Peterson also represents private entities developing behind the meter energy projects.

While attending Seton Hall University School of Law, Mr. Peterson was an Associate Editor of the 44th Volume of Law Review and a Senior Editor of the 45th Volume of Law Review. 
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Before his legal career, Mr. Peterson worked as an Environmental Analyst for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Adam and his wife Parinaz have three daughters – Tanaz, Arrietta, and Leila.

Practice Areas

Redevelopment Law
Renewable Energy Law
Public Finance Law
Social Investment Law

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
2015

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D.
magna cum laude, Order of the Coif

State University of New York College at Cortland, B.S.
cum laude
2010–2014


2003–2007

Positions

Inglesino, Pearlman, Wyciskala & Taylor
Law Clerk

Seton Hall University School of Law
Law Review Vol 45 – Senior Editor

Seton Hall University School of Law
Law Review Vol. 44 – Associate Editor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Environmental Analyst
2013–2014


2013–2014


2012–2013


2008–2013

Publications

New Jersey Law Journal. 29 March 2014.
It's Time for Urban Redevelopment Through Benefit Corporations.
Stephen B. Pearlman, Adam L. Peterson, and Annie M. Collart