Peter Michael Callahan
Irvine, CA
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Litigation
Language
English
About
Although my life in the law has been as a litigator - I started out trying felonies for the Chicago Public Defender's Office 1967 -'69 and switched to civil litigation when I came to California in 1970 - most of my cases are resolved through negotiation. I have participated in hundreds of successful mediations over the years, and for the last 20 years I have acted as a pro tem Judge for the Superior Courts of several counties, handling both trials and settlement conferences. A few years ago, at the request of the local judges, I completed a week-long instuction course for mediators at Pepperdine Law School, and since then have acted as a mediator from time to time. I taught Civil Procedure at Western State University School of Law and have given state-wide seminars for State Bar CLE credit. I have been a presenter at our local Inns of Court, a frequent lecturer at the Orange County Claims Managers Forum, various local colleges, and State Bar Continuing Legal Education seminars.I am proud of the fact that for at least the last two decades, the judges and lawyers of my legal community have anonymously awarded me a completely unsolicited "AV" rating (the highest available in both ethics and legal competence) in the Martindale-Hubbel National Legal Directory. Every year starting in 2005 through to the present, I have been designated a "Super Lawyer" by Los Angeles Magazine, an unsolicited designation based on peer reviews by the judges and fellow lawyers in my legal community. Our statewide legal newspaper "The Daily Law Journal" designated me to be among "The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California" in 2005. In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI awarded me the Papal Cross of Honour, the highest award available to a member of the laity.I am married to my wife of 45 years and we have been blessed with two daughters, the older is a lawyer married to an accountant and has two sons, and the younger is a doctor of psychology who is married to a doctor of psychology and has a son and a daughter.
Practices Areas
Litigation
Language
English
Contact
Callahan Thompson Sherman & Caudill, LLP2601 Main StreetSuite 800Irvine, CA, 92614
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
I have used Mr. Callahan and his firm many times over the past 15 years, both for my company and personally. He has always demonstrated a high degree of competence and knowledge, and was effective and successful in our dealings. I have found him to have a high degree of character, which I value in an attorney and firm. I highly recommend him.
Honest, sincere, down-to-earth, intelligent, articulate, thorough, knowledgeable, highly experienced and competent, respected, intuitive, courteous, hard working... are some of the qualities that come to mind. Would definitely want him in 'my corner' again!
I have known Peter Callahan for over thirty five years. I have found him to be of the highest quality when it comes to honesty, professionalism, attention to detail, strong work ethic, outstanding communicator, and a solid family man. For these reasons and many others not mentioned, I highly recommend Peter to all in need of legal services that they can count on without hesitation or regret.
Pete Callahan has handled cases for me in California since the mid '70's. Everything from small "nuisance" cases to complex litigation. From injury cases with multiple fatalities to construction defect suits; from product liability to professional liability. I have never had an issue with his expertise or professionalism. He is the consumate professional! One of the things I most admire is his willingness to "tell it like it is". He won't sugar coat something to avoid serious issues or to build a case just to increase fees. He has saved me countless dollars over the years by extricating my firm and our client from cases other lawyers would have carried on only to arrive at the same conclusion. I rate lawyers in kind of a weird way. If I was charged with a serious crime and had to pick from all the civil lawyers I do business with, who would I pick? Pete Callahan would be my #1 pick. He is that good!
My family has done business with Pete Callahan for as long as I can remember. He has protected our family's interests in legal matters and we have trusted him with our business' legal dealings as well. Peter has handled Employment cases, business mergers, contract disputes and insurance coverage matters. He has always dealt with us in an honest and straightforward manner. I have never hesitated to strongly recommend him to anyone who has asked me for a referral.
The best attorney I have ever come across. He has so much integrity! Definately not one of those typical lawyers you hear jokes about!
I have used Mr. Callahan and his firm many times over the past 15 years, both for my company and personally. He has always demonstrated a high degree of competence and knowledge, and was effective and successful in our dealings. I have found him to have a high degree of character, which I value in an attorney and firm. I highly recommend him.
Honest, sincere, down-to-earth, intelligent, articulate, thorough, knowledgeable, highly experienced and competent, respected, intuitive, courteous, hard working... are some of the qualities that come to mind. Would definitely want him in 'my corner' again!
I have known Peter Callahan for over thirty five years. I have found him to be of the highest quality when it comes to honesty, professionalism, attention to detail, strong work ethic, outstanding communicator, and a solid family man. For these reasons and many others not mentioned, I highly recommend Peter to all in need of legal services that they can count on without hesitation or regret.
Pete Callahan has handled cases for me in California since the mid '70's. Everything from small "nuisance" cases to complex litigation. From injury cases with multiple fatalities to construction defect suits; from product liability to professional liability. I have never had an issue with his expertise or professionalism. He is the consumate professional! One of the things I most admire is his willingness to "tell it like it is". He won't sugar coat something to avoid serious issues or to build a case just to increase fees. He has saved me countless dollars over the years by extricating my firm and our client from cases other lawyers would have carried on only to arrive at the same conclusion. I rate lawyers in kind of a weird way. If I was charged with a serious crime and had to pick from all the civil lawyers I do business with, who would I pick? Pete Callahan would be my #1 pick. He is that good!
My family has done business with Pete Callahan for as long as I can remember. He has protected our family's interests in legal matters and we have trusted him with our business' legal dealings as well. Peter has handled Employment cases, business mergers, contract disputes and insurance coverage matters. He has always dealt with us in an honest and straightforward manner. I have never hesitated to strongly recommend him to anyone who has asked me for a referral.
The best attorney I have ever come across. He has so much integrity! Definately not one of those typical lawyers you hear jokes about!