Peter Michael Potente

Peter Michael Potente

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 19 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer at La Jolla, CA
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Real Estate, Estate Planning ... +4 more

7924 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite #2, La Jolla, CA

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 30%

When forming and creating United States based ventures, such as a corporation, POTENTE serves as a trusted advisor to its international clients. Formation services include all necessary legal filings with relevant governmental agencies, coordination with taxing authorities at the state and federal level, stock issuance, and all other relevant legal work that is necessary to ensure the proper legal foundation is built from the start.

13 years

30%
Estate Planning 20%

A proper estate plan is not something found online. It is accomplished after careful legal analysis, document drafting, and necessary effectuation. POTENTE, through its experienced attorneys and staff, carefully crafts a plan that is unique to the particular client. Such a plan is cultivated after a series of meetings and dialogue, information intake, and a thorough and analytical review of a client’s unique situation.

13 years

20%
Real Estate 20%

POTENTE’s international clients rely on the Firm’s guidance for commercial real estate matters (leasing and purchasing) and also residential real estate acquisitions for key employees being transferred to the United States. POTENTE not only handles the legal issues underlying such transactions, but the Firm puts together a trusted team of real estate advisors to serve the client’s commercial and residential needs.

13 years

20%
Business 10%

Companies often overlook the requirement of annual shareholder and board of director meetings and the mandatory documentation of such events. POTENTE serves not only as a facilitator for these required meetings, but legally guides the shareholders and board to ensure the company remains fully compliant. Without achieving full compliance on a yearly basis (at a minimum), a company risks exposing its shareholders and directors to personal liability.

13 years

10%
Mergers and Acquisitions 10%

Whether it is a company seeking expansion, succession planning, or a company that has received a generous purchase offer, POTENTE is able to assist and guide its clients through the complex maze of negotiations and legal documentation associated with mergers and acquisitions.

13 years

10%
General Practice 5%

On a daily basis, companies of all types and sizes rely on POTENTE’s steady legal guidance. As general counsel, the Firm utilizes all of its resources to maximize the protections and mitigate the risks facing companies from a variety of external forces. Clients who elect to retain the Firm as general counsel are able to confidently manage their business with the knowledge that POTENTE is handling and monitoring their company’s legal affairs on a regular basis.

13 years

5%
Litigation 5%

POTENTE actively defends its clients from litigious parties and also vociferously advocates the rights of its clients when necessary. POTENTE recognizes that litigation is costly; as a result, it works closely with its clients to determine the most cost-effective course of action, while at the same time, maximizing the protections and legal position of the client.

13 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Potente, A Professional Law Corporation

7924 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite #2, La Jolla, CA, 92037

Law Offices of Peter Michael Potente

777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

Law Offices of Peter Michael Potente

213 W. Hobsonway, Blythe, CA, 92225

Law Offices of Peter Michael Potente

560 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite 500, San Jose, CA, 92128

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Peter Michael Potente's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Andrew L. | July 15, 2013 | Business

CreativeMob - Review

Pete and his team are a pleasure to work with. They know everything you need to know and provide you with the best resources to really grow your business. I've been with them for the past year, and with their expertise and trustworthiness, we've been able to focus on what we do best, while the rest... of the business (legally) is well taken care of.

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Peter Michael Potente's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kiren Rockenstein

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great lawyer, attention to client relationships is outstanding. Very knowledgeable."

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Bernard Sidman

Business lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I whole heartedly endorse Peter. He is a brilliant lawyer and a wonderful person. Call him for any corporate or transactional matters."

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Kevin McWayne

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Other

"Pete is a terrific attorney. I have given Pete's name to several clients and friends and they have always provided me with great feedback. Pete is knowledgeable, curteous and makes himself available to his clients and partners in the community."

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Bernard Sidman

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Potente, A Professional Law Corporation

2007 - 2012

Attorney, Lyman and Potente, APLC

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, The Boss Law Firm

2005 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Green de Bortnowsky & Quintanilla

Associations

2012 - Present

La Jolla Bar Association

2012 - Present

Desert Bar Association

2012 - Present

The World Trade Center, San Diego

2009 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

2007 - Present

State Bar of California, Corporation Section

2007 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

2007 - Present

Supreme Court of California

Education

2005

California Western School of Law

Juris Doctor

2003

Ohio State University

Finance

Speaking Engagements

2012

China International Fair for Investments & Trade

The Legal Ramifications of Investment or Incorporating in the United States

Languages

English

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