Atty. Peter Abrahams
Peter Abrahams is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, litigation, class action and 4 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Encino, CA · 56+ Years Experience
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About Peter Abrahams at a Glance
Peter Abrahams is a Partner based in Encino, California, practicing at Horvitz And Levy Llp. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, litigation, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1970). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1969) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Abrahams
- Peter Abrahams is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, litigation, class action and 4 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Peter practices at Horvitz & Levy LLP in Encino, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Peter Abrahams's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Abrahams handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Encino.
Employment Law in Encino
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Class Action in Encino
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Civil Litigation in Encino
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Civil Rights in Encino
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Health Care Law in Encino
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Encino
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Encino are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Encino Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Encino-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Encino Choose Peter Abrahams
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter Abrahams's practice in the field of employment, class action, litigation, civil rights, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Abrahams brings 56+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, class action, and litigation, Peter Abrahams can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Encino
A Encino-based practice means Peter Abrahams attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter Abrahams Handles in Encino
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