Peter Michael Bochnewich

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Peter Michael Bochnewich

5.0
3 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Lawsuits and disputes Lawyer at Palm Desert, CA
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Estate Planning, Probate

43100 Cook Street, Suite 203, Palm Desert, CA

About Peter

Biography

Achieving results for our clients through Experience, Integrity, Knowledge and Dedication.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Lawsuits and Disputes 70%

Peter is a civil trial attorney and Co-Owner of Martin & Bochnewich, A Law Corporation. Peter's practice has a very well regarded and substantial focus on trust and estate litigation. Peter represents clients in all manner of trust and estate disputes, and is often in trial on trust and estate matters. The litigated disputes involve a variety of issues, including will and trust contests, lack of capacity and undue influence claims, breach of fiduciary claims and business issues.

34 years

70%
Estate Planning 15%

As a product of his litigation practice which focuses on trust and estate issues, Peter is called upon to partcipate in many estate planning matters. Sophisticated estate planning forms the core part of practice of Peter's partner at Martin & Bochnewich, the very experienced Doug Martin, Esq.

14 years

15%
Probate 15%

The firm's practice of course also extends to probate matters of many kinds and descriptions.

14 years

15%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bochnewich Law Offices

43100 Cook Street, Suite 203, Palm Desert, CA, 92211

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Posted by Karen | October 01, 2012 | Family

The Best

I hired Peter Bochnewich to assist me with a very difficult and complex legal issue that involved a family member. Peter was immediately responsive, and continued to aggressively fight for my interests for the duration of the litigation. We were ultimately successful, and I am grateful for the time a...nd attention he gave to my case. Peter is very, very smart, extremely knowledgeable in his areas of expertise, and more than fair with his time and billable hours. Finally, I have to say that Peter is also an unusual attorney in that he is compassionate and has a sense of what is just and appropriate; he will be honest and forthright with his client, but will absolutely fight to right a perceived injustice. I can't say enough great things about this attorney.

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Peter Michael Bochnewich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Ewanyshyn

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Peter Bochnewich for many years as a professional colleague and as opposing counsel. I know him, and other attorneys and judges know him, to be an excellent trial attorney and highly knowledgeable in his field. Peter Bochnewich is highly recommended for anyone needing experienced counsel."

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Paul Molinaro

Probate lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Juan Armenta

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Peter both professionally and personally for over ten years and I have opposed Peter in a couple of cases. Peter is a skilled lawyer and gentleman and I would not hesitate to visit him with any estate issues I might have."

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Karen Sloat

Probate lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Peter Bochnewich because I can trust him with difficult cases. Peter and I have been opposing counsel and I have referred cases to him when the probate issues in a case became complicated. He is skilled, tenacious and really cares about his clients. I recommend clients regularly to Peter for probate matters."

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Kimberly Lee

Litigation lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is an outstanding and dedicated litigator who focuses on the needs of his clients and ensures that the best result can be attained. He is smart, dedicated and delivers consistently great results. We have referred many clients to Peter for litigation matters and most of which are quite complex. Our clients greatly appreciate his knowledge and thoroughness. I highly recommend Peter with no reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

America's Most Honored Lawyers - 2025, Americas Most Honored

2023

2023 Most Awarded Lawyers, Most Awarded Lawyers

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Founder, Owner and President, Bochnewich Law Offices, A Professional Corporation

Associations

2013 - Present

IEEPS-Inland Empire Estate Planning Seminar

Board Member

2010 - Present

Boys and Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley

Current President-Foundation Board-and Board Member

2006 - Present

Desert Estate Planning Council

Past President and Longstanding Member

1997 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Past President, and Longstanding Member

2001 - 2008

Desert Bar Association

Board of Trustees

Education

1992

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Central Connecticut State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Ethics and Fundraising Workshop

Letting Your Ethical Armour Shine

Languages

English

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