Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson, Business Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
focused on Business and Litigation
Las Vegas, NV
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Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Peterson Baker PLLC.
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- Las Vegas, NEVADA
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- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Las Vegas, NEVADA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026).
About Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson: Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Peterson Baker PLLC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson
Tamara concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tamara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Tamara takes business matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tamara agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Tamara takes litigation matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tamara agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson — Attorney of Nevada business experience
Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Peterson Baker PLLC.
Tammy focuses on commercial and complex litigation. Representing both individuals and large public and private corporations, her diverse practice encompasses business torts, partnership breakups, breach of contract disputes, corporate governance disputes, eminent domain, legal malpractice defense, class actions and intellectual property disputes.
An experienced trial attorney, Tammy has taken over 30 jury trials to verdict, and has taken numerous bench trials to decision. She has successfully argued appeals before the Nevada Supreme Court, and she has significant experience before various alternative dispute resolution forums and administrative agencies. She is a Fellow with the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honor reserved for the top 1% of trial lawyers in the United States and upon which admission is granted by invitation only, based upon the recommendation of the judges they practice before and the opponents they try cases against. Tammy has been ranked by Chambers USA, and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Benchmark Litigation, and the Litigation Counsel of America.
Prior to co-founding Peterson Baker, PLLC, Tammy was a shareholder with the law firms Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, and Jones Vargas, Chtd., in Las Vegas. She began her career as a prosecutor in the Clark County District Attorney's office in 1996 and was a member of the Special Victims Unit, prosecuting cases of child abuse, child homicide, and sexual assault. She also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Philip M. Pro, United States District Court, District of Nevada, from 1994 to 1996.
A native Nevadan, Tammy is devoted to serving her community. An advocate for children in the Las Vegas area, she is a past President of the Junior League of Las Vegas, and she currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nevada Children’s Medical Center Foundation.
Tamara's approach to business cases
Tammy focuses on commercial and complex litigation. Representing both individuals and large public and private corporations, her diverse practice encompasses business torts, partnership breakups, breach of contract disputes, corporate governance disputes, eminent domain, legal malpractice defense, class actions and intellectual property disputes. An experienced trial attorney, Tammy has taken…
The kind of cases Tamara takes
Tamara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.
Credentials
Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson's legal education and bar admissions
The University of Arizona
J.D. · 1994
University of California - Los Angeles
BA · 1991
Jurisdictions
Tamara's state bar admissions
Nevada, State Bar of
ACTIVE
California, The Stat
ACTIVE
Tamara studied at J.D. in The University of Arizona and BA in University of California - Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Tamara completed J.D. in The University of Arizona and BA in University of California - Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tamara runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson
Tamara has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson's office in Las Vegas
Tamara's primary office is at 701 South Seventh Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tamara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tamara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tamara's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Tamara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Tamara
Tamara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Tamara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tamara's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tamara Beatty "Tammy" Peterson
How much does it cost to hire Tamara for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tamara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tamara offer a free consultation?
Tamara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tamara's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Tamara's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Nevada typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Tamara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tamara take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?
Tamara is licensed in Nevada. Matters governed by Nevada law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Tamara will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Tamara?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Tamara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tamara accepting new business clients right now?
Tamara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Las Vegas, Reno and Henderson in Nevada
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