Peter G. Van Bergen

Cousineau Malone, P.A.

Minnetonka, MN

51+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Peter

Peter G. Van Bergen is a shareholder with an active litigation and trial practice defending companies in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, including nursing home/ALF/group home litigation. He also represents professionals before licensing boards and serves as Minnesota counsel for national retail, food service, hospitality, and public utility companies, as well as coverage counsel for national insurers. He is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist.

Licensed States

Education

J.D.

William Mitchell College of Law

B.A.

University of Minnesota

University of Virginia

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers in America

2026

The Best Lawyers in America®

Litigation - Insurance · 2026

The Best Lawyers in America®

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants · 2026

The Best Lawyers in America®

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants · 2026

Minnesota Super Lawyers

2025

Professional Associations

Care Providers of MinnesotaNatural Gas Claims & Litigation AssociationHennepin County Bar AssociationMinnesota State Bar AssociationMinnesota Defense Lawyers AssociationDefense Research InstituteThe Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of MinnesotaAmerican Board of Trial Advocates