$ 265-600 per hour
Peter S. Myers
About Peter
Biography
I live in Oakland and work in San Francisco. I also travel throughout the Bay Area if required to meet with someone with mobility or transportation issues.
I have three children, one of whom is in college, one at Bishop O'Dowd and one at Corpus Christi School. I will be practicing for many years!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
60%
29 years | 500 cases
Business
20%
41 years | 200 cases
Tax
20%
41 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nevada for 17 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Fox Rothschild, LLP Attorneys At Law
345 California Street, Ste. 2200, San Francisco, CA, 94104
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1800 Century Park East, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Peter S. Myers's Reviews
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Posted by Charlene | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Ms
Peter Myer provided excellent advice and help in resolving trust issues with other members of my family. He and his staff were extremely dedicated and knowledgeable with all the legal issues surrounding the trust. I would strongly recommend him for any legal matter one may have.
Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2008
Creative and Comprehensive Estate Planning
Creative, sharp and attuned to individual client's needs. Peter Myers has the expertise to put together an estate planning package that addresses all aspects of estate planning. He's also extremely knowledgeable in tax law, which is essential for estate planning. We felt we were in good hands through...
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2008
Comprehensive and attentive
I've had Peter do my estate planning and small business legal work for years. He's smart and thorough. I've be glad to recommend his services to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2008
Fine estate planning and trust preparation
Peter Myers worked with my husband and I with a non-conventional situation to prepare our joint and individual trusts to meet out estate settlement wishes. He is systematic and methodically worked through all facets of what is necessary to cover; he is professional and personally enjoyable to work wi...
Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2008
Client Review
We live in Connecticut and needed some legal work (trusts) prepared for our sons who were residents of California. Mr. Myers and his staff were helpful, knowledeable,and easy to deal with.
Peter S. Myers's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Peter, whom I have known for many years, as a member of WealthCounsel, and who represents the epitome of the skill and expertise required of a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is extremely strong on legal technical mattes, very personable and with a client focus."
"Peter is brilliant and talented. He combines these natural gifts with real compassion and empathy for the persons he serves. He has been willing to share his skill at a national level yet remains humble enough to be open to the ideas of others."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Peter for at least 15 years. He has an enormous commitment to professional development. He speaks often and is well received by professional audiences and continues to devote a significant time to attending professional development programs. While I have not worked with him on specific engagements, I know that he is well regarded as one of the most respected estate planning attorneys in the Bay area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Creative, knowledgable and skilled. Top notch tax attorney."
"Peter Myers' deep knowledge of estate planning, his love of his chosen field, and his compassion and caring for his clients is an example to his fellow attorneys."
"I have known Pete Myers for over ten years thorough our mutual involvement in WealthCounsel, a premier organization of estate planning attorneys. Peter is extremely well respected among estate planning attorneys and has shared his extensive knowledge of advanced estate planning techniques with other estate planners. n addition he has the ability to communicate complicated legal strategies in a way that helps his clients make the best choices for themselves. I highly endorse this attorney."
"If you want confirmation of a person's understanding of a subject, ask him to teach it. Peter is a consummate teacher to other attorneys and to his clients. I have had the benefit of Peter's understanding of and ability to clearly communicate complex tax and estate planning subjects. He is truly a lawyer's lawyer, and both my clients and I are the better for it."
"Peter is one of California's premier estate planning professionals. Peter has trained, coached and mentored hundreds of California attorneys. He is the lawyer's lawyer when it comes to estate planning. He understands difficult tax and real estate concepts and does his best to help his clients save on unneccessary costs and fees. Having been trained in one of the country's best law firms, Peter knows how to tackle complex challenges in the most cost effective manner. Peter makes his clients feel at ease and completely answers all of their questions."
"I have know Peter for the past couple years through our common membership in WealthCounsel, the premier organization for estate planning lawyers in the country. He has conducted numerous presentations including several I have attended, and I have always found his insights and professional integrity to be first-rate. I highly recommend him as an estate planning attorney."
"I have known Peter for about 15 years through common legal associations. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area of estate planning and it has always been a pleasurable experience dealing with him."
"If you want your matter to be handled by one of the very best trusts and estates and business planning lawyers in California, you owe it to yourself to consult with Peter. He is highly respected by his peers for his knowledge, diligence, skill and professionalism. I have taken classes from Peter and regularly benefit from his insights."
"Peter has an encyclopedic knowledge of advanced estate planning techniques. That enables him to mix and match strategies to best suit each client's values, assets, needs and wants. It's no surprise that he's sought out by some of the most affluent families in California for estate planning. I highly endorse his work."
"Peter Myers is an excellent estate planning attorney. Through my work at the Lawyer Referral Service of the Bar Association of San Francisco I came in regular contact with hundreds of lawyers and Peter is the attorney I would choose for my estate planning needs. I recommend him without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Northern California Superlawyer, all years from 2003-2016
2006
Top 100 Attorneys, Robb Report and Worth Magazine
2005
Top 100 Attorneys, Robb Report and Worth Magazine
1992
Wiley W. Manuel Award,
1991
Wiley W. Manuel Award,
1991
Outstanding Attorney in Public Service Award,
1990
Wiley W. Manuel Award,
Work Experience
1992 - 2016
President, Meyer Law
1987 - 1992
Associate, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro
Associations
2010 - Present
East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers
2003 - Present
East Bay Estate Planning Council
2001 - Present
WealthCounselMember
1997 - Present
National Network of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
1997 - Present
Bar Association of San Francisco, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Boardman v. Curry
Successful reversal on appeal
Education
1984
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
1981
American University
Speaking Engagements
2013
Collegium, Indianapolis, IN
"IDITs II"
Publications
2010
Business Succession Planning: Strategies for California Estate Planners and Business Attorneys
Executive Editor
2008
California Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directives
Author
2003
Strictly Business: Planning Strategies for Closely Held Businesses
Contributing Author
1998
Ways & Means: Maximizing the Value of Your Retirement Savings
Contributing Author
Languages
Italian
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is a TOD (Transfer on Death) bank account legally considered transferred on death of the account owner?
27 Apr 2014
Q&A
When do I pay attorney fees in Probate matter.
27 Apr 2014
Q&A
Can gifted family heirlooms be contested other family members?
27 Apr 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Protecting the Surviving Spouse After the First Spouse Dies
24 Jun 2014
Legal Guide
Health Care Directives in California
27 May 2014
Legal Guide
Why Character (Separate or Community) of Property Matters in Estate Planning
23 Apr 2014