Biography

Peter Myers is Certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization.

Handling high-net-worth planning, business succession, and trusts and estates disputes, he guides individuals and families who need a reliable relationship with a caring, experienced lawyer who will assist them in times of greatest personal opportunity, life event, or crisis.

Peter frequently writes and teaches in the areas of estate planning, family business entities and estate planning and has authored and published treatises, books and articles, regularly speaking throughout the country on topics of interest to wealthy families and their advisers, as well as at conventions of professionals.  His speaking engagements include the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, WealthCounsel, LLC, The Southern California Institute, California Continuing Education of the Bar and various ancillary CLE Providers.  His published work appears in CEB, Trusts and Estates Magazine, iUniverse, and Wonderdads.

Peter Myers is Certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization.

Handling high-net-worth planning, business succession, and trusts and estates disputes, he guides individuals and families who need a reliable relationship with a caring, experienced lawyer who will assist them in times of greatest personal opportunity, life event, or crisis.

Peter frequently writes and teaches in the areas of estate planning, family business entities and estate planning and has authored and published treatises, books and articles, regularly speaking throughout the country on topics of interest to wealthy families and their advisers, as well as at conventions of professionals.  His speaking engagements include the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, WealthCounsel, LLC, The Southern California Institute, California Continuing Education of the Bar and various ancillary CLE Providers.  His published work appears in CEB, Trusts and Estates Magazine, iUniverse, and Wonderdads.

Before Fox Rothschild

Prior to joining Fox Rothschild, Peter was a principal of Myers Kenney P.C. (previously known as Myers Urbatsch, P.C.).

Peter also practiced antitrust and securities law with a national firm from 1987 through 1992 before starting his own firm.

Beyond Fox Rothschild

Peter is the executive editor of the book Business Succession Planning: Strategies for California Estate Planners and Business Attorneys, published by Continuing Education of the Bar-California. He was an adjunct faculty member at Golden Gate University, San Francisco campus, and The Wealth Strategies Institute at Michigan State University, where he taught stock options planning.

Peter also offers popular educational seminars and training courses for consumers, attorneys, business owners, accountants and other related professionals, including the annual Fiduciary Attorney Summit in (to be held this year in Santa Barbara) and a Review Course for the Exam to Become a California Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • Nevada

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Tax Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Education

  • University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (J.D., 1984)
  • American University (B.A., cum laude, 1981)
    • American College, Paris
    • American University, Rome

Memberships

  • Estate & Trust Education Resources
    • Founding Member and Content Editor
  • California CEB Advisory Board, 2007-2014
  • California Bar Association
    • Tax, Estate Planning Sections
    • Trust Law Section
  • San Francisco Bar Association
  • East Bay Estate Planning Council
  • East Bay Tax Club
  • East Bay Trust and Estates Lawyers (EBTEL)
  • National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
    • California Forum Chair (Faculty, Advanced Planning Program, 2010-present)
  • WealthCounsel LLC
    • WealthCounsel Advisors’ Forum (2006-2016)
  • Fellow, The Laureate Circle (a national estate and wealth planning strategies think tank)

Board of Directors

  • California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB), Advisory Board of Directors (2006-2014)
  • Oakland East Bay Symphony (2008-2013)
  • Oakland Youth Orchestra (2011-2013)
  • Barristers Club of San Francisco (1992-1995)
  • Holy Family Day Home (1993-1996)

Honors & Awards

  • Named a Northern California "Super Lawyer" for Estate Planning & Probate Law by Super Lawyers Magazine (2004-2020)
  • Named among the “Top 100 Lawyers” in the U.S. by The Robb Report/Worth Magazine (2005-2006)
  • Martindale-Hubbell "AV" rated since 1995
  • Named the Business Succession Attorney of the Year by Lawyers' Monthly magazine in 2013
  • Recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award in 1990-91 and 1991-92 (State Bar of California Board of Governors’ Award for provision of legal services to the poor)
  • Recipient of the Outstanding Attorney in Public Service Award, 1991 (BASF Volunteer Legal Services Program)