Law Office of Peter F. Michaelson P.C
601 Main Street / P.O. Box 1249
Westcliffe, Colorado 81252
Phone: 719 783-9635
Fax: 719 783-2255
Email

Licensed in Colorado and Minnesota, the U.S. District of Colorado, and the U.S. Supreme Court


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COUNTY COURT JUDGE, State of Colorado, Eleventh Judicial District, Custer County,
(2003 - present).
LAW OFFICE OF PETER F. MICHAELSON, P.C., Westcliffe, Colorado (1997 - present).
DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Fifth Judicial District, Colorado (Elected 1988, 1992, 1996).
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Summit County, Colorado (1984 to 1988)
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Denver and Aspen, Colorado (1982 to 1984).

EDUCATION
University of Denver, College of Law, J.D., 1982, (Natural Resources Emphasis).
Intern: Public Lands Institute and Colorado Attorney General (Water Law)
Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1979, (American Studies, "With Distinction").


PUBLICATIONS
“The San Luis Valley Wetlands Strategy” CDNR (2000).
“The Need for Local Environmental Task Forces,” 29 The Prosecutor No. 5 (1995).
“Using Local Police Powers to Protect the Environment,” 24 Colo. Lawyer 1063 (May 1995).
The Colorado Livestock Law Manual, Brand Iron Books (1992).
“Justice Delayed is Justice Denied,” 21 Colo. Lawyer 2197 (October 1992).
“A DUI Primer,” 16 Colo. Lawyer 2179 (December 1987).
Solar Law Reporter, S.E.R.I., Editorial Staff (1980-81).
“On a Ledge Sitting Sideways,” Penn State University Playhouse (April 1979).

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts Board Member (1999 - present)
Valley Assisted Living, Inc. Board Member (1999 - 2005)
San Isabel Foundation Board and Advisory Board Member(1997 - 2005)
Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Board Member (2001 - 2004)
Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club Board Member (2001 - 2002)
Colorado Wildlife Federation Board of Directors (1990 - 1997, Chairman 1993 - 1996)
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Summit County Chapter Member (1988 - 1996)

HONORS
“Peter F. Michaelson Annex” dedication (1999)
NAWEOA Appreciation Award (1997)
CWF Appreciation Award (1997)
Colorado Cattlemen's Association, Livestock Officer of the Year (1995)
Who’s Who in American Law (1991)


Creative Writing
"Point Source" A novel by Pete Michaelson (1997)


 
 
   
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