Peter Nicholas Karvelis

Peter Nicholas Karvelis

also known as Karvelis, APC

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 24 years

Business Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Employment & Labor, Estate Planning

2488 HISTORIC DECATUR RD, SUITE 220, San Diego, CA

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 55%

General Counsel, Business Start-Up, Business Transactions, Restaurant/Hospitality, Business Purchases, Sales and Mergers; Corporate Governance; Private Placements, Private Debt, Private Equity; Real Estate Ventures; Bar/Restaurant Ventures; Trademark; Licensing and Administrative

25 years

55%
Real Estate 35%

Transaction, Development, Financing, Leasing

25 years

35%
Employment and Labor 5%

Wage and Hour Disputes, Human Resources

25 years

5%
Estate Planning 5%

Wills and Trusts, Asset Protection

25 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Karvelis, APC

2488 HISTORIC DECATUR RD, SUITE 220, San Diego, CA, 92106

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Peter Nicholas Karvelis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
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Posted by Joseph | January 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great for Business Owners

Peter is a master of his craft! His legal expertise made the process of selling my business a smooth and comforting one. His knowledge and ways of communicating the work he does to protect my interest in the transaction was superb. He put my best interest at the forefront of his work, and was speedy ...with followup for all different matters, thorough with his contract preparation and development, and provided excellent communication with the other party throughout the transaction. I highly recommend Peter, and will definitely use him with my future business needs. Sincerely, Joseph Ignatius Reitinger JIR Inc.

Posted by DM | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent and Well Rounded

I have worked with Pete on many legal matters over the past decade. He has formed at least a half dozen companies for me ranging in complexity and financial structure. He has also helped me with asset sales. Besides creating the legal for my businesses, Pete has helped me in personal legal matters... as well. He is smart and level headed. These qualities allow him to see clearly in a variety of legal matters across a number of industries. Often attorneys are let “off the chain” at a moment of crisis rather than engaged in a process from the beginning to insulate risk. Pete’s calm demeanor allow him to be part of the conversation from the beginning. He is objective and brings an incredible amount of value to any conversation and legal situation. Pete will be the first to tell you that he is not an expert in every field and I respect him for that honesty. However, I believe that his clear thinking, thorough approach, understanding of the entrepreneurial process, and his trustworthiness provide clients with everything they need from their standard counsel. Pete is a top notch attorney. In moments of legal intensity Pete has a cool hand. Above all he is an excellent human being.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Asset Purchase

I was very pleased with Peter and his firm. From start to finish, Peter guided me through every step and made me feel comfortable with the whole process. That was a huge deal for me knowing many lawyers out there don't take the time to make you understand and do the right thing. I recommend Peter... to anyone who needs any professional guidance.

Posted by Aaron | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Business Owner - Partnerships and Leasing

We hired Peter for our Partnership Operating Agreement and as our Attorney for negotiating our lease. We were extremely pleased with the results and professionalism. Peter was instrumental in making us understand everything clearly and we felt confident in executed the final legal documents. I will d...efinitely being hiring Peter again for any other business or real estate needs.

Posted by Sherry | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Turquoise issues

He did an excellent job getting our issues resolved in an expedite and respectful manner. I would recommend him highly. He has a lot of knowledge of the law and knows a lot of people in the San Diego area which helps tremendously.

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Peter Nicholas Karvelis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dean Janis

Business lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Peter is a very sharp, extremely efficient and effective transactional attorney, and a terrific guy. I've worked with Peter on multiple occasions, and have referred numerous matters to Peter - all with excellent results. I enthusiastically endorse Peter."

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Thomas Goode

Real estate lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.A fierce but highly ethical and respectful advocate who was indeed my sincere pleasure to oppose. Mr. Karvelis has my unqualified endorsement as a highly qualified attorney on a broad range of challenging legal issues."

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Mark Spiegler

Real estate lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Victor

Business lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Peter. Insightful and solution oriented. Peter is creative and has a quick and analytical understanding of business and real estate matters. Don't hesitate to employ his services."

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Jason Baker

Business lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Peter Karvelis. From personal experience, I know Peter to be an extremely conscientious and meticulously prepared lawyer. I regularly refer clients to him, have worked with him on several matters and sought his advice on others. He is an effective negotiator and problem solver."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2002 - 2009

Partner, Keegan Baker, LLP

Associations

2018 - Present

Peninsula Youth Softball Association

Board Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of California

216299

2013 - 2014

Mission Hill Community Preschool

Board Member

Education

2001

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

San Diego State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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