Charles F. Peterson

Charles F. Peterson

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 39 years

Litigation Lawyer at Rolling Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate

734 Silver Spur Road, Suite 312, Rolling Hills, CA

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 60%

We specialize in the litigation process and understand the ins and outs of the courtroom. We will help you decide whether your case is appropriate for a lawsuit, or if it might be better handled through mediation. 25+ years of experience litigating real estate, land use, personal injury and defective product matters. Skilled in the art and science of mediation as a tool of dispute resolution in litigated matters.

40 years

60%
Real Estate 40%

Very knowledgeable in the law and practices associated with land ownership issues, land use/zoning matters and real property issues.Skilled in the art and science of mediation as a tool of dispute resolution in real estate matters.

30 years

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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734 Silver Spur Road, Suite 312, Rolling Hills, CA, 90274

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Charles F. Peterson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Ray | January 12, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very pleased with the review of my case the the advice that I was given

I called Charles late on a Thursday and he answered many of my questions over the phone about a view issue that I had at my home in Rolling Hills Estates. I met with him the following day in person at his office where he thoroughly reviewed my case and gave me very help guidance on how to proceed... in dealing with my neighbor. I was very pleased.

Posted by Maryanne | January 01, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

We have worked together for over 11 years on premises liability and auto liability cases. We get excellent results, and regular communication. Charlie is a creative thinker who has come up with unique perspectives and strategies that have favorably impacted our cases.

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Charles F. Peterson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Meinzer

Litigation lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Charles Peterson. Charles has all of the attributes to get great results for his clients. He is smart, skilled, thorough, and responsive."

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Jeffrey Lewis

Real estate lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Charlie is a fierce opponent who zealously represents his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Williamson

Unknown lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Peterson. He is very knowledgeable and my go-to source for view protection matters."

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."

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Carlos Gomez

Litigation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Lauson

Unknown lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for personal injury litigation as well as his newer practice area of view-related real estate matters."

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Barry Macnaughton

Litigation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charlie is a tremendous lawyer and a consummate professional. He is thoughtful, well prepared, and gets great results for his clients. I recommend him highly."

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Robert Campbell

Litigation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charlie is a solid professional with integrity and good experience."

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Daniel Holzman

Litigation lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Charlie has been my opponent several times during my career and he's always acted in the best interest of his clients. He's the definition of professional and a pleasure to work with. Charlie has also been a mediator on several of my cases in the past and I've always respected his opinion and negotiation skills. Any person would be lucky to have Charlie on their side."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Appointed, Chair, Parklands Commission, City of Palos Verdes Estates

2008

Appointed, Vice Chair, Parklands Commission, City of Palos Verdes Estates

Work Experience

2001 - Present

OWNER, LAW OFFICES OF CHARLES F. PETERSON

1998 - 2001

COUNSEL, CHAPIN, SHEA, McNITT & CARTER

1995 - 1998

COUNSEL, SEDGWICK, DETERT, MORAN & ARNOLD

1986 - 1994

LITIGATION PARTNER, KIRTLAND & PACKARD

Associations

2000 - Present

South Bay Bar Association (LA)

Member

1987 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of California

Admitted to Practice

1986 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

1986 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

1986 - Present

California Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

Hennessey adv Perry

resolved

Trahan adv Kinschuker

resolved

Farr adv Smith

resolved

Anderson v Jack in the Box Inc.

JURY TRIAL: Length, six days; Poll, 9-3 Defendant’s negligence; 11-1 Plaintiff’s comparative negligence; Deliberation, five hours JURY AWARD: 32.5% Jack in the Box’s fault 67.5% Plaintiff’s fault RESULT: Plaintiff’s verdict, total amount $57,000.00

VILLAREAL v JACK IN THE BOX INC

Defense Verdict. 10-2. Defendant awarded costs.

CHUDE v JACK IN THE BOX INC. 185 Cal. App. 4th 37; 109 Cal. Rptr. 3d 773; 2010 Cal. App. LEXIS 776

Trial court's grant of summary adjudication upheld

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Education

1985

University of Southern California Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Remax South Bay

View Ordinance Basics

2015

Keller Williams View Ordinances

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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