Atty. Peter J. Richmond

Atty. Peter J. Richmond

Peter J. Richmond is a lawyer practicing business law, international law, environmental and natural resources and 2 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter J. Richmond at a glance

Peter J. Richmond is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, government, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at Stanford University Law School, Stanford CA (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter J. Richmond is a lawyer practicing business law, international law, environmental and natural resources and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a degree from Stanford University Law School, Stanford CA, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Peter practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter J. Richmond's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Peter J. Richmond is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Peter J. Richmond is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Peter J. Richmond is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Peter J. Richmond is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in California →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Peter J. Richmond is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 J. Richmond

Where is Peter J. Richmond's law office located?
Peter J. Richmond's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter J. Richmond handle?
Peter J. Richmond focuses on business, environmental, government, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter J. Richmond practiced law?
Peter J. Richmond has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Peter J. Richmond go to law school?
Peter J. Richmond earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Peter J. Richmond for a consultation?
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Education

Stanford University Law School, Stanford CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012

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