Atty. Peter James Godfrey

Atty. Peter James Godfrey

Peter James Godfrey is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, premises liability, construction defects and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from St.

Altadena Altadena 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter James Godfrey at a glance

Peter James Godfrey is a personal injury, business, construction, slip & fall, and insurance attorney based in Altadena, California. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Federal Courts (1980). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1980) and St. Mary's Seminary College (B.A. Philosophy, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Altadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter James Godfrey is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, premises liability, construction defects and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's Seminary College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Peter practices in Altadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter James Godfrey's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Peter James Godfrey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Construction Law

Peter James Godfrey is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Peter James Godfrey is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Peter James Godfrey is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Altadena 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 James Godfrey

Where is Peter James Godfrey's law office located?
Peter James Godfrey's law practice is located in Altadena, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter James Godfrey handle?
Peter James Godfrey focuses on personal injury, business, construction, slip & fall, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter James Godfrey practiced law?
Peter James Godfrey has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Peter James Godfrey go to law school?
Peter James Godfrey earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. Philosophy, 1976).
How can I contact Peter James Godfrey for a consultation?
You can contact Peter James Godfrey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter James Godfrey received?
Peter James Godfrey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1980
B.A. Philosophy
St. Mary's Seminary College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Federal Courts
Admitted: 1980

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