Counsel-AdviCe-service to Business and Individuals

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The Law Offices of Peter A. Schwartz is a boutique general practice law firm providing personal and confidential legal analysis, counseling and advice, business transactions, and litigation support services to small businesses, their owners, and individuals. 

I have owned and operated this legal practice for more than 35 years; I personally address the legal and business needs of my clients directly with caring attention and insight. Clients often remain clients for many years.

I believe that my clients do not want their lawyer to just simply tell them ‘yes’, ‘no’, ‘legal’, ‘not-legal’, ‘ok to sign’, ‘not ok to sign’, ‘here are the drafted documents’ etc. Rather, I believe they want their lawyer to help them analyze, and assess the risks, understand the positions of all sides, the challenges and opportunities, and strategize approaches and solutions... so the client can make the best practical decision. I provide my clients not only with the answers to the questions they ask, but also strive to anticipate the questions that the client did not yet know to ask.

I regularly serve as the outside General Counsel for my clients’ businesses. 

Many clients come to me with unique specialized issues and challenges; While I can usually help them myself, I never hesitate to help them find the best expert or lawyer to deal with their issues. I am proud to say that almost all my clients become friends and almost all my friends are clients.

At this stage in my career, balanced and practical ANALYSIS AND ADVICE are the most valuable and unique assets I bring to my clients. Because of my varied extensive life, business, and legal experience, I can help my clients weigh conflicting issues, analyze risks-benefits, understand the people with whom they are dealing, and help them navigate to the best practical solution for them.

Unlike many lawyers and others today, I do not promote how hard I fight for my clients; I promote how hard I work for my clients. Most business issues can be resolved by working with the ‘other side’, not fighting a war with them. I love finding a solution that works best for everyone; such solutions are generally cheaper, more satisfying, and longer-lasting.