Peter Entin Zahn, ADR Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Civil Rights
MemberatCounsel Direct Law Offices
San Diego, CA
Practicing adr in San Diego since 1982.
- 44+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Peter Entin Zahn is a member based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Civil Rights. Peter has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Counsel Direct Law Offices.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Civil Rights
- Handles ADR, Business, and Civil Rights matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Peter Entin Zahn: Peter Entin Zahn is a member based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Civil Rights. Peter has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Counsel Direct Law Offices.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Peter Entin Zahn
Peter concentrates on adr, business, civil rights, class action, and consumer. Each area below outlines the kind of case Peter handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Termination
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ADR cases in San Diego, California
Peter takes adr matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Peter agrees to represent you.
Business cases in San Diego, California
Peter takes business matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Peter agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in San Diego, California
Peter takes civil rights matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Peter agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in San Diego, California
Peter takes class action matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Peter agrees to represent you.
Consumer cases in San Diego, California
Peter takes consumer matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Peter agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Peter Entin Zahn — Over 44 years of California adr experience
Peter Entin Zahn is a member based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Civil Rights. Peter has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Counsel Direct Law Offices.
Peter Entin Zahn is a lawyer practicing business transactions, business law, business formation and 85 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years. Peter practices at Counsel Direct Law Offices in San Diego, CA.
Peter's approach to adr cases
Peter Entin Zahn is a lawyer practicing business transactions, business law, business formation and 85 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years. Peter practices at Counsel Direct Law Offices in San Diego, CA.
The kind of cases Peter takes
Peter reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and civil rights matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Peter Entin Zahn's legal education and bar admissions
Catholic University of America
J.D. · 1982
George Washington University
B.A. · 1979
Jurisdictions
Peter's state bar admissions
California
1991 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1984 · ACTIVE
New York
1984 · ACTIVE
New Mexico
1982 · ACTIVE
Peter studied at J.D. in Catholic University of America and B.A. in George Washington University.
Law school and academic background
Peter completed J.D. in Catholic University of America and B.A. in George Washington University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Peter runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Peter's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California San Diego County, New York State, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations
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Locations
Peter Entin Zahn's office in San Diego
Peter's primary office is at 12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 110, San Diego, CA, 92130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Counsel Direct Law Offices
12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 110
San Diego, CA 92130
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How to hire Peter Entin Zahn — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Peter usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Peter charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Peter's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Peter will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Peter
Peter discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Peter confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Peter's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Peter Entin Zahn
How much does it cost to hire Peter for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Peter walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Peter offer a free consultation?
Peter charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Peter's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Peter's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in California typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Peter gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Peter take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Peter is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Peter will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Peter?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Peter will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Peter accepting new adr clients right now?
Peter's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Peter handles adr matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adr attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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