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Peter Bauman is a senior, AV Preeminent rated, commercial litigation attorney, with extensive experience in complex business, construction, and real estate litigation. Mr. Bauman has been a civil litigator since passing the California bar exam in 2003, having received his J.D. degree from Pepperdine University and his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. Mr. Bauman has successfully litigated and resolved a number of high profile cases through the courts, arbitration, and mediation. Mr. Bauman provides an aggressive, strategic, and creative litigation solution.
Some of Mr. Bauman's more notable cases include:
Callan vs. Marlborough Seaview Estates HOA: Mr. Bauman was instrumental in defending his client and designing a deal that resolved a 30 year old blight and $30 million litigation, with minimal contribution from his client. Case involved a complex landslide that affected numerous homes above the Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente, California.
Private Company vs. Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.: Mr. Bauman arbitrated this case on behalf of the building owner against a multinational solar energy firm and obtained an exceptional recovery for his client, and enforced the arbitration award in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Case involved a commercial dispute over the sale, design and installation of a 42 kilowatt photovoltaic solar energy system.
County of San Luis Obispo vs. Kajima Construction Services: Mr. Bauman defended the structural steel subcontractor and resolved the case for a de minimis amount. Case involved a San Luis Obispo public works construction lawsuit for several million dollars brought by the County against general contractor Kajima Construction Services and several subcontractors.
City & County of San Francisco vs. Competent Builders: Mr. Bauman successfully represented the general contractor in two lawsuits brought by the City and County of San Francisco and bonding companies over public work construction projects involving the historic Japantown Peace Plaza and Portsmouth Square Plaza. Claims totaled more than $5 million and were resolved for substantially less.
Additionally, Mr. Bauman has represented individuals, families, partnerships, corporations, homeowners associations, and design professionals in a wide variety of real estate, business, insurance, and construction related matters; resolving contentious claims against his clients for minimal payments, shifting liability to others through indemnity mechanisms, and recovering millions of dollars in plaintiff claims.
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21 years | 50 cases
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Posted by Dean | August 7, 2013
Mr. Bauman handled a construction matter for my company in a highly disputed case. He obtained a great result in an efficient and effective manner. I highly recommend Peter.
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2011
Mr. Bauman is an experienced lawyer that I would recommend without hesitation.
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2011
Mr. Bauman was an excellent attorney from the initial client meeting through to the recovery of the arbitration award. I highly recommend this competent and talented attorney.
"I have referred my clients to Peter, and my clients are very happy with his service. He is very informative, approachable, and knowledgeable about his field. My clients love him for his responsiveness and the valuable resources he has provided to them. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Bauman is a talented attorney and I recommend him. I had the pleasure of working with Peter at a high level attorney conference."
"I endorse this lawyer. Pete is a talented litigation attorney and I recommend him. I had the pleasure of working with him at a high level attorney conference a couple of years ago."
"I've known Pete for a number of years and I know him to be conscientious, intelligent, and extremely hard-working. I fully endorse him."
"I have known Mr. Bauman for years and worked with him on various litigation matters. He is diligent, professional and very resourceful. I definitely endorse him."
"I too recently had the pleasure of meeting Peter at a two day conference where several attorneys were present. Peter was articulate in his expression, deliberate in his content and at all times a gentleman. Nice qualities in a lawyer today!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently attended a high level legal conference with Mr. Bauman and highly commend him."
"Mr. Bauman is an excellent business attorney and litigator. I had the pleasure of getting to know him at a gathering of elite attorneys this year, and was very impressed with his knowledge and expertise. I highly recommend him!"
"Peter is an experienced, savvy business attorney and litigator. I recommend him for commercial and business litigation."
"It is my pleasure to endorse Peter Bauman. He is a terrific litigator who really knows his stuff. if you are ever in need of a good litigation attorney, Peter is your guy."
"Peter is a very talented attorney. I endorse and recommend him. I was fortunate enoguh to work with Peter recently at a high level attorney conference and look forward to the opportunity to work with him again in the future."
"I recently worked with Peter on an IP matter for his client while we were attending a conference together. Very smart and knows what you can't find when you attempt to "go cheap." Do yourself a favor and hire Peter, he will protect your interests for a reasonable fee."
"Peter is a dedicated, bright and ethical lawyer. His clients always come first and he is sensitive to their needs and concerns. I endorse this lawyer."
"If you are seeking to retain an intelligent, personable attorney -- Peter Scott Bauman should be your first choice. Mr. Bauman is an experienced attorney and is well-respected by his peers. I strongly endorse Mr. Bauman."
"I met Mr. Bauman at a conference of sophisticated lawyers. Mr. Bauman shows great determination and seems to be very organized. If you need a business or commercial litigation attorney I believe he would be a good choice."
"I had the pleasure of working with Peter at a recent attorney conference. Peter is extremely talented, and trustworthy. I highly recommend Peter for commercial litigation and transaction matters."
"Mr. Bauman is a talented attorney and I recommend him. We were together at an Attorney Conference and was impressed by his demeanor and knowledge."
"I endorse Peter who I had the pleasure of getting to know at a high level attorney workshop. He was a standout among standouts."
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2015 Top Attorneys, Coast Magazine
2014
2014 Top Attorneys, OC Metro Magazine
2014
Southern California's Top AV Rated Lawyers - 2014, ALM
2013
AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubble Personal Rating
2013
Southern California's Top AV Rated Lawyers - 2013, ALM
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AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubble Law Firm Rating
1995
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
1995
Medal of Merit, Boy Scouts of America
2013 - Present
Senior Attorney, Callahan & Blaine
2003 - 2013
Attorney, Tharpe & Howell LLP
2002 - 2002
Legal Clerk, Homestore.com
2002 - 2002
Legal Clerk, Dougherty & Landon, Apc
2001 - 2002
Legal Intern, Union Rescue Mission
2000 - 2000
Information Technology, University Of Southern California
1999 - 1999
Marketing, B.B. Kings Blues Club
2013 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
California Building Industry AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Claims & Litigation Management AllianceFellow
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2003 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of California - Business Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of California - Law Practice Management SectionMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of California - Litigation SectionMember
1996 - Present
Green Energy & Efficiency Products CompaniesConsultant
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