Peter Nissly represents clients in commercial, real estate and probate litigation matters, including those with trust and estate, contract and trade secret disputes.

In the commercial context, Peter’s practice focuses on those with contract claims, fraud claims as well as other business tort matters. Peter has also represented real estate developers in both complex contract claims and easement disputes.

In addition, Peter was co-chair of the E-Discovery Committee and a member of the Sustainability Committee of legacy firm, Hopkins Carley.

Prior to joining the firm, Peter was an associate at Ellenberg & Hull. After law school, he served as an extern at the Sixth District Court of Appeal for Justice Bamattre-Manoukian and as a Graduate Fellow at the Northern California Innocence Project.

I understand that the disputes we handle for our clients are critically important to them. I work hard on focusing on the issues that matter to bring the best results possible for clients on their terms.

Areas of Focus

Services

Sectors

Experience

  • Successfully represented Broadcom Corporation in both prosecuting and defending multiple actions pursuant to 28 USC 1782 to obtain discovery for use in foreign patent infringement proceedings.
  • Represented a vehicle lease company in a highly contested contract dispute against a leading ride-share provider.
  • Obtained two significant settlements for an intellectual property licensing consulting firm arising out of two separate contract actions.

  • Successfully represented an IT services company in a trade secret action against a former employee in which a favorable settlement was achieved.
  • Part of trial team that successfully defended claim that clients forged their parents’ trust.
  • Part of trial team that obtained order restoring property converted by Elder’s Accountant to the trust following four week trial.

Credentials

Education

  • Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D.)
  • Santa Clara University (B.S., Political Science)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • California, 2010

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Recognitions

  • Selected among the Best Lawyers in America, Litigation (Trusts and Estates), 2024

Professional Activities

  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Santa Clara County Bar Association, Member