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Offit Kurman Expands California Presence with Addition of Peter Rausch in Northern California’s Central Coast and San Francisco Bay Area
Offit Kurman is pleased to announce the addition of A. Peter Rausch, Jr., marking a significant step in the firm’s expansion into Northern California’s Central Coast and SF/Bay Area markets. This expansion reflects the firm’s continued growth in California and commitment to providing comprehensive legal services to businesses across the state.
Peter Rausch is a seasoned litigator and business advisor with over three decades of experience advising businesses and high-net-worth individuals. He is widely recognized for his work in complex business and commercial litigation, intellectual property, and general business counseling. Peter is also known for leveraging advanced technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality results typically associated with large firms, but at a fraction of the cost.
“California remains a vital market for our clients, and expanding into Northern California has been a strategic priority,” said Offit Kurman Chairman Ted Offit. “Peter’s entrepreneurial spirit, depth of experience, and reputation for excellence make him an ideal fit for our platform. His addition is a foundational step as we build out a strong Central Coast and Bay Area presence”
Based in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, Peter is Offit Kurman’s first attorney in Central Coast and San Francisco Bay Area, and the firm’s business plan is to build a regional presence anchored by his practice. His addition strengthens Offit Kurman’s ability to support clients throughout Northern California.
“Peter represents the kind of talent that defines Offit Kurman’s growth,” said Tim Lynch, President of Offit Kurman. “He brings not only outstanding legal skills but also a practical, business-focused approach that our clients value. We are excited to welcome him to the firm and to continue building our California presence.”
Peter’s practice spans a wide array of industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, technology, real estate development, renewable energy, and viticulture. He has successfully guided clients through all stages of business operations, from startup formation and transactions to dispute avoidance and, when necessary, high-stakes litigation.
“Joining Offit Kurman allows me to bring my clients the resources of a national Am Law 200 firm while maintaining the personal, practical approach they value,” said Peter Rausch. “I’m excited to help lead the firm’s Northern California expansion and support clients in achieving their goals.”
With offices spanning from New York to California, Offit Kurman continues to build a national platform focused on serving privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and their families. The addition of Peter Rausch marks a key milestone in Offit Kurman’s ongoing commitment to expanding its West Coast footprint—now with a growing presence in Northern California—and delivering strategic, results-driven counsel to businesses across the region.
