$ 415-415 per hour
Peter Nixon Brewer
also known as Peter N. Brewer, Peter Brewer
About Peter
Biography
Peter N. Brewer brings exceptional knowledge and experience to real estate, business, and lending law, in both transactional work and litigation.
Peter has been a lawyer for over 25 years, and is also licensed by the California Department of Real Estate as a broker. For five years he was a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of one of the nation's biggest real estate lenders, giving him unique experience and expertise in real estate, business and lending matters, both large and small. More recently he worked in the real estate and litigation division of Liccardo, Rossi, Sturges & McNeil, a 22-lawyer firm in San Jose.
Since starting his own office in Palo Alto in 1995, he and his firm continue to serve the legal needs of real estate and mortgage brokers, agents, brokerages, title companies, developers, investors, other real estate professionals and their clients. He and his firm also represent clients in debt collection, breach of contract matters, and other litigation and transactional work.
In addition to the Juris Doctor degree awarded to him by the University of Santa Clara Law School in 1979, Peter holds a Bachelor's degree from California State University in San Jose in metallurgy and machine tool technology.
Peter frequently sits as a Judge Pro Tempore on the Santa Clara County Superior Court, and is a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association's Fee Arbitration Committee. He currently serves as the Chair of the Real Property Committee section of the SCCBA as well.
Peter is also licensed to practice law in all State and Federal Courts in Idaho.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 32 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Peter N. Brewer
2501 Park Blvd., 2nd Floor, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
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Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2011
I wish I had gone to him sooner...
I highly recommend Peter Brewer. He helped us deal with a very difficult tenant who had made our life a living hell. He knows the nooks and crannies of the law and is a very decent and fair person. We would have saved a lot of money had we gone to him sooner. At least now I know what to do if I ever...
Peter Nixon Brewer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer, he has an excellent, well-earned reputation in our community."
"Mr. Brewer has distinguished himself as a top real estate attorney who possesses the knowledge, skill, and experience to represent clients in all aspects of real estate law, including negotiations in sale and purchase transactions and disputes, real estate investment, fraud/non-disclosure issues, landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosures, construction defect, and secured creditor's rights issues. He has contributed to the legal community by writing extensively on these issues--and it is my pleasure to endorse him."
"Tough negotiator, smart and thoughtful craftsman of the law. You would be lucky to have Peter represent you."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is the go to guy for Real Estate problems. Friendly and professional, he is always there for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. As a fellow real estate lawyer, I respect Peter as a creative problem-solver who gets great results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Peter is a very experienced and competent lawyer who diligently represents his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."
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"Peter and I have been opposing counsel on cases and have worked together on other cases. He has unfailingly represented his clients competently and professionally (by the way, although we share the same last name, we are not related)."
Experience
Honors
2015
Northern California Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Thomson Reuters
2015
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rating in Real Estate Law, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Northern California Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Thomson Reuters
2014
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rating in Real Estate Law, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Northern California Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Thomson Reuters
2013
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rating in Real Estate Law, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Northern California Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Thomson Reuters
2012
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rating in Real Estate Law, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Northern California Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Thomson Reuters
2010
Northern California Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Thomson Reuters
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Owner & Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Peter N. Brewer
1990 - 1995
Attorney, Liccardo, Rossi, Sturges & McNeil
1985 - 1990
Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, American Savings & Loan
Associations
2014 - Present
California Association of RealtorsPanel Member, Real Estate Mediation Center for Consumers
Fee Arbitration Committee
Member
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Real Property Section
Former Chairman
State Bar of California, Law Practice Management and Technology Section
Executive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Johnston V Mills lot line dispute
Settled
Education
1979
University of Santa Clara Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
California State University, San Jose State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Lawpreneur Podcast
Growing a Law Firm from a Solo Practice
2011
“Realtors Behaving Badly – Things That Make Defense Counsel Cringe.”
“Realtors Behaving Badly – Things That Make Defense Counsel Cringe.”
2011
Charlie Sheen Escapades and Real Property Law Update
Charlie Sheen Escapades and Real Property Law Update
Languages
Italian
English
Activity
Legal Answers