Atty. Peter Vallely Dessau
Peter Vallely Dessau is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, complex litigation, construction law and 1 other area of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Peter Vallely Dessau is a Partner based in San Jose, California, practicing at Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on construction and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court (1988), and Eastern, Northern and Central Districts of California (1988). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Santa Clara University (B.A. Philosophy, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of California State Bar Association Building Owners and Managers Association California Apartment Association Panel of Construction Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association Board of Directors, Housing Industry Foundation. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Vallely Dessau is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, complex litigation, construction law and 1 other area of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Peter practices at Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP in San Jose, CA and 1 other location
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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 Jose 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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