His legal practice focuses on liability, regulatory and insurance issues relating to valuation and his clients include appraisal firms, management companies and technology providers. He also serves as the general counsel of LIA Administrators and Insurance Services in Santa Barbara, California. LIA provides professional liability insurance to more than 20,000 appraisers, appraisal firms and AMCs. LIA’s E&O insurance program for appraisers through companies affiliated with Liberty Mutual is endorsed by the Appraisal Institute. He is an affiliate member of the Appraisal Institute. Peter has degrees in business administration and law – both from U.C. Berkeley. Prior to starting his own firm and working for LIA, Peter was employed in Orange County, California at the law firms Irell & Manella LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP.