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Peter Vallely Dessau

Peter Vallely Dessau

7.2

Very Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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4.6667 star rating 3 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Construction / Development

Contact Information
  • Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP
    25 Metro Drive Seventh Floor
    San Jose, CA 95110
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Languages
  • English

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About me: Peter Dessau specializes in construction law, with an emphasis in litigation. Peter represents developers, builders, and prime contractors in payment disputes... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

4.6667 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“Construction defect litigation client”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-22 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Peter was our counsel on several construction defect/water intrusion & damage matters on multi-family apartments in Northern California. He was very... more
5 star rating

“CEO of Bozzuto and Associates Insurance Services Inc.”

Posted by: Dan, 2009-10-16 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Peter has consistently performed above our expectations for our firm and our clients. In many cases Peter provides expert advice without a charge. We... more
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Dessau is an experienced and very capable lawyer and advocate. He is a consummate professional and his character... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Rottinghaus , Alamo (CA), 6 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 21 years since Peter Vallely Dessau was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP 1994–present
Associate at Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP 1988–1994

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Santa Clara University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1987
Santa Clara University Philosophy BA - Bachelor of Arts 1984

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Building Owners and Managers Association
Member Home Builders Association
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Design-Build and Public Works Projects The Construction Specifier 1997
Minimizing the Impact of Bankruptcy The Construction Specifier 1996
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