Atty. Peter Schwartz
Peter Schwartz is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, insurance, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Peter Schwartz at a Glance
Peter Schwartz is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, commercial re, and class action. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983) and Hawaii (2012). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1983) and University of California (B.A. History, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Schwartz
- Peter Schwartz is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, insurance, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Peter practices at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Peter Schwartz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Schwartz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter Schwartz is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Peter Schwartz is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Commercial Real Estate in Los Angeles
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Class Action in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Peter Schwartz
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 Schwartz's practice in the field of business, real estate, ip, commercial re, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Schwartz brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and Hawaii, Peter Schwartz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and ip, Peter Schwartz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Peter Schwartz 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 Schwartz Handles in Los Angeles
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