Practices
Product LiabilityConstruction Accidents
Motorcycle, Auto & Truck Accidents
Serious Injuries
Public Entity Liability
Bicycle Accidents
Nerve Damage
Burns and Electrocution
Orthopedic Injuries & Amputations
Rideshare Accidents
Wrongful Death
Consumer Protection Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Education
- JD, University of San Francisco, School of Law
- BA Philosophy and BA Communications, UC San Diego
Admissions
- Supreme Court of California
- California Courts of Appeal
- Superior Courts of California
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- State Bar of Wisconsin
Craig M. Peters
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Consumer Attorneys Applaud Governor Newsom Signing the Protect California Drivers Act into Law09/29/2022
SB 1107 Modernizes Mandatory Minimums for Auto Insurance in California
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AB 35 Legislation Modernizes Awarding Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases in California05/23/2022 | Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom today signed AB 35, legislation to modernize the system for awarding damages in medical malpractice cases in California. “Injured patients deserve to be fairly compensated when their rights have been violated, and we commend the leadership of Governor Newsom to help get this done. Injured patients and their families are better off under the modified MICRA, and we look forward to continuing to serve in the best interest of our clients,” said Consumer Attorneys of California President Craig M. Peters.
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Safety Agency Issues $1.75 Million in Fines Over Worker's Death at Valero Refinery | KQED05/16/2022
"It appears that this was a classic case of poor communications and poor attention to details," said Craig Peters, an attorney specializing in workplace accidents at San Francisco's Altair Law, who reviewed the state investigation's summary. "The circumstances indicate a serious inattention to basic safety protocols when dealing with dangerous confined spaces and gases that can be deadly," he said.
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Craig Peters Comments on Historic MICRA Deal04/27/2022 | Politico Pro
Craig Peters commented on California's long-overdue medical malpractice legislation rework: “CAOC has fought tirelessly alongside thousands of injured patients for the last fifty years to make sure they are fairly compensated when their rights have been violated [...] We look forward to working with Governor Newsom and legislative leaders in the coming weeks to expedite the passage of this landmark reform.”
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California’s Malpractice Payouts Would Rise Under a Deal to Avoid A Costly Ballot Fight04/27/2022 | Los Angeles Times
Craig Peters commented on the overhaul to the longstanding Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975 (MICRA): "After decades of treating patients unfairly, California is finally opening the door of justice for those suffering from medical negligence [...] We are thrilled patients are going to get a fair shake at compensation for their injuries."
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Consumer Attorneys of California Successfully Fight for MICRA Revision04/27/2022
Today is a day for the history books: After nearly 50 years of relentlessly fighting for justice on behalf of victims of medical malpractice in California, Consumer Attorneys of California has reached an historic agreement to deliver on this vision. Following recent talks led by CAOC President Craig M. Peters, initiative proponent Nicholas Rowley, and the leader of the California Medical Association, the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) of 1975 will finally be revised.
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Craig Peters Spoke at SFTLA Webinar: Let's Talk About CAPS02/09/2022 | San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Craig Peters spoke at "SFTLA - Let's Talk About CAPS: What You Need to Know About the 20% Contingent Fee Cap Initiative" on Wed, February 9, 2022, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT.
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Initiative to Cap Contingency Fees Dropped01/24/2022 | Daily Journal
A business group appears to have abandoned an effort to place a measure before voters in 2022 that would cap attorney contingency fees at 20%, plaintiffs lawyer groups said Friday.
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Altair Client Obtains Largest Medical Malpractice Settlement in the State of California12/19/2021
Altair Law was recently asked to partner with two other law firms to help a young child who suffered an internal decapitation at birth due to medical malpractice.
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Craig Peters Spoke at the 2021 CAOC Annual Convention11/19/2021
Craig Peters spoke at the Consumer Attorneys of California 60th Convention, held November 18-21, 2021 in San Francisco. His presentation was titled "The Power of KISS."
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Consumer Attorneys Leader Sees Challenges Ahead11/16/2021 | Daily Journal
Craig M. Peters will ascend to the presidency of the Consumer Attorneys of California at the organization's 60th annual convention in San Francisco.
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Craig Peters said "There Certainly is a Possibility" of Similar Charges Related to Astroworld11/11/2021 | Los Angeles Times
Craig Peters, an attorney at Altair Law in San Francisco who represented the family of the late musician Cash Askew in the Ghost Ship venue fire, said "there certainly is a possibility" of similar charges related to Astroworld.
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2022 President's Message, Who We AreNovember/December 2021 | CAOC Forum Magazine
As the largest organization of California plaintiff attorneys, CAOC finds itself, once again, in perilous times. We find ourselves faced with impending ballot initiatives from corporate America that will try to prevent our clients from getting the justice they deserve. Simultaneously, the State Bar is working with powerful forces to undermine consumer protections by trying to institute a “sandbox” approach to our legal system. In any single year, either of these challenges would be a massive battle. In 2022, we will face them both.
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Three Altair Law Attorneys Selected to National List04/29/2020 | Lawdragon
Altair Law boasts three attorneys on list of 500 leading plaintiff consumer attorneys in the country. -
Daily Journal Includes Medina and Peters as Top 30 Plaintiffs Lawyers06/19/2019 | Daily Journal
Altair Law is proud to have two of its own included in the Top 30 Plaintiff Lawyers in the State of California. -
Craig Peters and Andje Medina Presented at the CAOC Sonoma Seminar03/20/2019
Altair attorneys are frequently asked to speak at legal conferences because of their vast experience and proven effectiveness at trial. Craig and Andje recently presented at the CAOC Sonoma seminar.
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KQED Interviews Craig Peters on Muni Project Death01/24/2019 | KQED
After worker death on Muni construction project, KQED talks to Craig Peters at Altair Law about why this happened and how best to prevent these needless deaths in the future.
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Altair Attorneys Presented at the Annual Caoc Convention in San Francisco01/09/2019
Altair Attorneys Kevin Morrison, Craig Peters, and Andje Medina all spoke at the Consumer Attorneys of California’s 57th Annual Convention in San Francisco.
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Plaintiff’s Lawyers Group Honors Craig M. Peters11/20/2018 | Daily Journal
Craig Peters awarded the honor of Consumer Attorney of the Year at the Consumer Attorneys of California’s 57th Annual Convention. -
Attorney Abbas Kazerounian Presented Craig Peters’ 2017 Nomination for California Consumer Attorney of the Year10/04/2018
A compelling presentation of our case was made on behalf of Craig Peters to the CAOC Board.
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Craig Peters Presents on Employer Liability at CAALA’s 36th Annual Las Vegas Convention08/31/2018
Craig Peters presents on Employer Liability at CAALA’s 36th Annual Las Vegas Convention. -
Craig Peters and Andje Medina Named Best Lawyers 201808/23/2018
Best Lawyers has recognized Craig Peters and Andje Medina as Best Lawyers in 2018 for personal injury cases. -
Craig Peters Named Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 201808/21/2018
Best Lawyers has recognized Craig M. Peters as LAWYER OF THE YEAR 2018 for personal injury cases involving product liability. -
Craig Peters on Faculty of ABOTA Trial College08/08/2018
This ABOTA tradition has been presented at Harvard, Dartmouth, and now Yale, bringing together the best in the legal profession to teach other attorneys how to hone and develop their trial skills. Altair partner, Craig Peters, was an one of the invited faculty members for this immersive experience. The week concludes with the students putting on a trail in front of a judge using local jurors who then deliberate on the case. Here, Craig Peters, as with other faculty members, has assumed the role of one of the witnesses for the trial.
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Altair Law Partner Craig Peters Obtains One of 2017’s Top Settlements08/07/2018
The Recorder listed one of Craig Peters’ resolved cases in its annual Top Verdicts and Settlements issue which highlights California’s top results based on dollar amount.
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Craig Peters named top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers08/01/2018
Craig Peters was included on the list of the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers. -
All Altair attorneys named on Super Lawyers' lists07/30/2018
All of our attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers’ lists this year. Craig Peters, Josh White, and Kevin Morrison were named to the Super Lawyers list, while Andje Medina and Jeremy Cloyd were included on the Rising Stars list. -
Craig Peters speaks at CAOC Palm Springs Seminar05/30/2018
Craig Peters spoke on a panel with Megan Demshki, Bob Simon, and Geoff Wells at the CAOC Palm Springs Seminar put on by CAOIE and OCTLA.
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How the Gig Economy Hurts Workers and Consumers04/05/2018 | Entrepreneur
Andje Medina and Craig Peters explore the often overlooked impacts of the changing work structure on the community.
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Andje Medina and Craig Peters attend Wags & Walks charity gala04/05/2018
Wags & Walks, a non-profit animal rescue held their annual fundraising gala to expand their rescue efforts.