About Peter M
Peter M Steinberg has spent decades working in civil litigation and personal injury law. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1973 after beginning law studies in 1969. He later completed studies at Southwestern Law School in 1980. Those formative years established the legal training he would use throughout a long career.
He began building his practice in the years that followed and by 1982 he was serving as principal lawyer at Steinberg Injury Lawyers. That early leadership role shaped his approach to running a firm. He has overseen case strategy, client intake and trial preparation while guiding younger attorneys through routine and complex matters.
Steinberg practices in California. Over time his work has centered on representing individuals who have been hurt and seeking recovery through negotiation and litigation. He has handled a range of matters commonly seen in injury practice, from motor vehicle collisions to premises liability and related tort claims. He is known for steady courtroom presence and a methodical preparation style.
Clients and colleagues describe him as pragmatic in court and careful at the negotiating table. He tends to take a practical view of settlements, weighing liability exposure and damages against the costs and time associated with continued litigation. His decisions in individual cases reflect that balance. He also spends time training associates on trial skills and case management, passing on institutional knowledge developed over decades.
Within the office, Steinberg has overseen growth and adjustments as the legal landscape changed. He has managed cases through shifting medical evidence standards, evolving discovery rules and periodic changes to California’s civil procedure. That continuity has helped his firm handle long-running claims and adapt practice systems to meet modern expectations for client communication and case oversight.
Outside of litigation details, he has maintained a steady practice philosophy: thorough preparation paired with clear communication. Colleagues say he stresses documentation, timely motion practice and measured courtroom advocacy. He favors organized files and careful timelines, which he considers the backbone of effective representation.
Today he leads Steinberg Injury Lawyers, a firm that operates from multiple offices in California. He continues to carry cases, mentor lawyers and manage the firm’s litigation calendar. He currently practices personal injury law at Steinberg Injury Lawyers.
