Peter Yoo, Insurance Attorney in the United States
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Peter Yoo is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).
About Peter Yoo: Peter Yoo is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Peter takes on
Peter concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Peter handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases nationwide
Peter takes insurance matters nationwide. 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.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
Peter takes personal injury matters nationwide. 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
Meet Peter Yoo — insurance lawyer in the U.S.
Peter Yoo is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.
Peter Yoo is a partner at Beard Winter LLP and practises largely in the area of insurance defence litigation, with an emphasis in the areas of third party tort claims and related coverage matters, first party Statutory Accident Benefits claims (including loss transfer and priority matters), property/commercial general liability claims (including coverage and subrogation), E & O claims (including Director/Officer liability and professional negligence) and product liability claims. Peter has experience at numerous court levels, including the Ontario Court of Appeal; he has also conducted tribunal hearings at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and the License Appeal Tribunal, as well as private insurer dispute arbitrations pursuant to the Insurance Act. Peter has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Insurance Law.
Working with Peter on a insurance matter
Peter Yoo is a partner at Beard Winter LLP and practises largely in the area of insurance defence litigation, with an emphasis in the areas of third party tort claims and related coverage matters, first party Statutory Accident Benefits claims (including loss transfer and priority matters), property/commercial general liability claims (including coverage and subrogation), E & O claims (including…
Clients Peter works with
Peter reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Peter has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).
Locations
Peter Yoo's office in Toronto
Peter's primary office is at 130 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Peter Yoo — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance 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 insurance attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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 insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Peter Yoo
How much does it cost to hire Peter for a insurance 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 insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Peter's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in this state typically take?
Simple insurance 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 the area?
Peter evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Peter's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
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 insurance clients right now?
Peter's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.