Atty. Peter G. Bertrand

Atty. Peter G. Bertrand

Peter Bertrand is Chairman of Buchalter Nemer's Board of Directors and a Shareholder in the San Francisco office. He is a member of both the Litigation, and Insolvency and Financial Solutions Practice Groups.

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Profile Summary

About Peter G. Bertrand at a glance

Peter G. Bertrand is a bankruptcy attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Buchalter LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D, 1979) and University of California Berkeley (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter Bertrand is Chairman of Buchalter Nemer's Board of Directors and a Shareholder in the San Francisco office
  • He is a member of both the Litigation, and Insolvency and Financial Solutions Practice Groups
  • His practice, which is national in scope, focuses on the representation of financial institutions and companies in the areas of litigation, bankruptcy and creditor rights law
  • He also specializes in cases involving intellectual property, trade secrets, unfair business competition and employment related claims, and he has substantial experience in representing financial institutions in lender liability actions, interbank disputes and claims involving directors and officers
  • Mr. Bertrand has prepared and participated in a number of specialized programs involving bankruptcy, creditors' rights (secured and unsecured), provisional and post-judgment remedies, high tech commercial law, commercial paper and employment law issues
  • He is a member of the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section and has lectured extensively as part of educational programs geared toward financial institutions throughout the United States

Practice Areas Explained

Peter G. Bertrand's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter G. Bertrand handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 San Francisco 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter G. Bertrand

Where is Peter G. Bertrand's law office located?
Peter G. Bertrand's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Buchalter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter G. Bertrand handle?
Peter G. Bertrand focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Peter G. Bertrand go to law school?
Peter G. Bertrand earned their education at (J.D, 1979); (BA).
How can I contact Peter G. Bertrand for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter G. Bertrand received?
Peter G. Bertrand's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Education

J.D
University of California Hastings College of the Law
- 1979
BA
University of California Berkeley
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Creditors' Rights
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Debtors' Rights
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent rated and a “Top Rated Lawyer in Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditor-Debtor Rights,” by Martindale Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Northern California's Super Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Northern California Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer in America
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California

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