About Peter John
Peter John Koenig is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing law in California since 1987, specializing in personal injury, civil rights, and employment litigation. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1987 and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley. Throughout his career, Mr. Koenig has been recognized for his litigation skills and dedication to clients. He has been selected to Super Lawyers multiple times, reflecting his standing in the legal community. In 2018, he was honored as the San Francisco Trial Lawyer of the Year by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association for his work on the case Willis v.
City of Fresno. Mr. Koenig began his legal career at Hancock Rothert & Bunshoft, where he worked from 1995 to 1999. In 2003, he joined Tucker Ellis LLP as a partner, contributing to the firm's growth and success. In 2006, he became a partner at Walker, Hamilton & Koenig LLP, a firm known for its focus on personal injury and civil rights cases. The firm has been recognized for its litigation skills and professionalism, with partners Walter H. Walker and Timothy M.
Hamilton also being AV-rated attorneys. In 2023, Mr. Koenig transitioned to Prindle, Goetz, Barnes & Reinholtz LLP, where he continues to serve clients in personal injury, civil rights, and employment litigation. The firm has offices in Long Beach, Walnut Creek, and San Diego, providing a range of legal services to clients across California. Mr. Koenig is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an organization dedicated to protecting Americans' right to civil jury trials and improving the ethical and technical standards of practice for litigators. He has held the highest legal rating (AV) for over two decades, reflecting his commitment to excellence in the legal profession.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Koenig has been involved in various community and professional activities. He has served as chair of the International Practice Section of the American Association for Justice and has published articles on products liability issues. He has also spoken at seminars on topics including discovery during litigation, trial advocacy, assumption of risk, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
