Atty. Peter Lillevand
Peter Lillevand is a lawyer practicing capital markets, securities offerings, equity capital markets and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S.C. degree from Santa Clara University in 1961, and has been licensed for 60 years.
Capital Markets & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 60+ Years Experience
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About Peter Lillevand at a Glance
Peter Lillevand is a Senior Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1966). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Santa Clara University (B.S.C. Accounting, 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Lillevand
- Peter Lillevand is a lawyer practicing capital markets, securities offerings, equity capital markets and 2 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.S.C. degree from Santa Clara University in 1961, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Peter practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Peter Lillevand's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Lillevand handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in San Francisco
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Securities Law in San Francisco
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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 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Peter Lillevand
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 Lillevand's practice in the field of business, m&a, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Lillevand brings 60+ 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 business, m&a, and securities, Peter Lillevand can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Peter Lillevand 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 Lillevand Handles in San Francisco
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