Peter B. Brekhus
Peter B. Brekhus has practiced as a civil trial attorney in Marin County for nearly 40 years, trying hundreds of cases to verdict. He is known in the legal community as a formidable adversary and has been recognized as a trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocates.
Peter primarily represents clients in land use, municipal and zoning law, business and commercial law, construction and personal injury matters.
Peter served as City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney for the City of Larkspur from 1967 to 1973. He was Assistant Trial Attorney for the Marin Municipal Water District and the Town of Ross from 1967 to 1973. He was Mayor of Ross from 1982-1983, 1988-1989 and 1993 to 1994 and Councilman of the Town of Ross from 1978 to 1994. He has represented homeowners, developers, contractors, restaurant owners, financial investors, and other businesses. Peter also has extensive appellate experience and has numerous published decisions.
Peter is a strong advocate and his commitment to providing excellent legal service and his strong community ties benefit clients represented by Brekhus Law Partners.
Peter obtained his B.S. in Business from the University of San Francisco. He graduated from the University of San Francisco, School of Law in 1964.
Peter has lived in Ross with his wife since 1973, where he raised three children, two of whom are practicing attorneys and one of whom is a city planner.