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Biography
I am a civil litigator licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, and Washington D.C. I look forward to working with you.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Business
25%
20 years
Construction and Development
25%
20 years
Contracts and Agreements
25%
20 years
Litigation
25%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nevada for 6 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Pieter did a great job of helping me understand my position in a complicated legal matter. Careful and well articulated legal positions, along with the risks, were communicated to me during each call. I felt fortunate to have such a personable attorney helping me navigate sophisticated legal issues. ...
Posted by John | July 02, 2014 | Construction & Development
Good Representation results with Excellent Outcome
Pieter and his firm represented our homeowners association in a lawsuit against the various companies involved in a community wide major renovation project valued at nearly 2 million dollars. It was a difficult and complex case with many depositions and several mediation sessions. Pieter handled th...
Pieter M. O'Leary's Lawyer Endorsements
"The answers of Mr. O'Leary are consistently accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I have known Pieter for over 14 years. Pieter is a top-notch, knowledgeable and experienced litigator committed to getting best results for his clients in contract and negligence cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Pieter is a very knowledgeable attorney with excellent litigation skills and is more than capable of managing a complex case from beginning to end. He has worked for me for over three years and continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to securing the best possible results for our clients. He is tough, professional and always willing to go the extra mile. Pieter is a dependable employee with a creative mind and an excellent skill set. I endorse this lawyer."
"Pieter served my client (third-party business entity) with a subpoena for records. We corresponded a few times to make arrangements for him to review the numerous boxes of records and later met in person to coordinate production. Pieter was friendly and professional.""
"Pieter is a great attorney who possesses all the qualities to ethically and skillfully practice law. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"Pieter is an experienced attorney who works hard to get positive results. He is naturally calm and composed, but is very tough when confronted with uncooperative or unreasonable opposing counsel. I endorse this attorney."
"I have known Mr. O'Leary for many years. He is a knowledgeable and hardworking attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2021
50 Hours Club (Pro Bono Hours), Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
2015
Semi-Finalist (Top 25) - Real Estate/Construction Litigation, San Diego Daily Transcript
2014
Top 10 San Diego Attorneys - Real Estate/Construction Litigation, San Diego Dailty Transcript
2009
Outstanding Match, VIP Mentors (Volunteers In Parole)
2005
Wiley W. Manuel Award, State Bar of California
2004
Wiley W. Manuel Award, State Bar of California
Associations
2020 - Present
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.Volunteer Attorney
2019 - Present
State Bar of NevadaAttorney Member
2007 - Present
District of Columbia BarAttorney Member
2006 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2016 - 2016
San Diego County Bar AssociationVice-Chair - Construction Law Section
2011 - 2017
Immigration Justice Project - American Bar AssociationVolunteer Attorney
2007 - 2010
VIP Mentors (Volunteers In Parole)Volunteer Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Ramona Equipment Rental, Inc. v. Carolina Casualty Insurance Company, et al. (Southern District of California)
Successfully resolved. Case dismissed.
U.S. v. SDG&E, et al. (Southern District of California)
The jury found the firm’s client not guilty after a six-week criminal trial.
Monks v. Nguyen, et al. (Orange County Superior Court)
Successfully resolved at mediation. Case dismissed.
Darder v. Rosario (San Diego County Superior Court)
Successfully resolved. Case dismissed.
Anonymous Condominium Owners v. Anonymous Builders / Developers, et al. (Los Angeles County Superior Court)
Successfully resolved after multiple mediations. Case dismissed.
Altman v. Wilhelm, et al. (San Diego County Superior Court)
Successfully resolved. Case dismissed.
Anonymous Plaintiff v. Anonymous Defendants (Orange County Superior Court)
Successfully resolved. Case dismissed.
Sethi v. Pebble Creek Companies, et al. (San Diego County Superior Court)
Successfully resolved after multiple mediations. Case dismissed.
Anonymous Plaintiff v. Anonymous Defendants (Los Angeles County Superior Court)
Successfully resolved. Case dismissed.
Brett Gilman v. Clark County School District (U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada)
Successfully resolved at mediation. CCSD paid $150,000.00.
Education
N/A
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Pepperdine University
MA - Masters
N/A
Wilfrid Laurier University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
SNAPPI - Southern Nevada Association of Professional Property Inspectors
Standards of Practice - Chapter 645D
2012
San Diego IAQA Workshop
Working with Attorneys - Serving as an Expert Witness
2012
California Real Estate Inspection Association - San Diego Chapter
Is There Chinese Drywall in Your Home?
2011
California Real Estate Inspection Association - Orange County Chapter
Is There Chinese Drywall in Your Home?
Publications
2021
Community Interests (CAI Magazine)
Known Hazardous Conditions and Your HOA's Legal Obligations
2012
University of New Mexico School of Law - Natural Resources Journal
A Walk in the Park: A Legal Overview of California’s State and Federal Parks and the Laws Governing Their Use and Enjoyment
2011
University of Denver Strum College of Law - Transportation Law Journal
Bullies in the Sandbox: Federal Construction Projects, the Miller Act, and a Material Supplier's Right to Recover Attorney's Fees and Other Sums Justly Due under a General Contractor's Payment Bond
2011
Articles from Burdman Law Group
Chinese Drywall in California
2011
Articles from Burdman Law Group
Do You Have Chinese Drywall In Your Home?
2010
2009
Children's Legal Rights Journal - Loyola University Chicago School of Law
When Clean Kids Take Dirty Pictures: The Sexting Phenomena and Its Impact on American Teenagers, the Criminal Justice System, and Parental Responsibility
2008
Gonzaga Journal of International Law
Friendly Fire During the War on Terror: The Law, Procedure, and Likelihood of Recovery Based on the Tarnak Farms Incident
2007
The University of Miami Inter-American Law Review
The Exile of Malcolm Watson: Was This United States Citizen and Convicted Sexual Offender Really Expatriated to Canada?
2007
Human Rights and Globalization Law Review (Howard University School of Law)
The Story of the Jena Six: The Interplay of History, Hate Crimes, Racial Inequality, and Legal Justice in Jena, Louisiana
2006
Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine (Case Western Reserve University School of Law)
Cock-A-Doodle-Doo: Pandemic Avian Influenza and the Legal Preparation and Consequences of an H5N1 Influenza Outbreak
2006
2006
Michigan State College of Law - Journal of Medicine and Law
Combating Nature’s Insurgency: Tamiflu and Vaccination in the Fight Against Avian Influenza
Languages
English
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15 Apr 2022
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06 Apr 2022
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