Peter L. Isola
Peter L. Isola
Partner
He/Him
"I work with clients to resolve disputes through trial, arbitration, and other means to reach the best possible result.”

Peter L. Isola
Partner
He/Him
"I work with clients to resolve disputes through trial, arbitration, and other means to reach the best possible result.”
About Peter
Peter focuses on resolving disputes in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, where he represents owners, investors, lenders, loan servicers, foreclosure trustees, and other parties in real property claims, including wrongful foreclosure, breach of contract, negligence, fraud, promissory estoppel, and alleged violations of California's Homeowner Bill of Rights (HBOR) and Unfair Competition Law (UCL). He also serves as lead counsel in trials and binding arbitrations for individuals and business entities.
In addition, Peter advises and represents banks, credit companies, and other lenders in prosecuting and defending claims, as well as insurers and businesses in a range of industries, including real estate, construction, finance, healthcare, hospitality, and technology. He also has extensive experience defending officers and directors, real estate agents, insurance brokers, attorneys, and accountants in professional negligence actions.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Services:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR);
- Appellate;
- Bankruptcy, Workout Strategic Planning & Restructuring;
- Complex Commercial Litigation ;
- Financial Services Litigation ;
- Insurance Coverage Litigation & Counseling;
- Litigation & Trial;
- Mortgage Lending & Servicing Litigation ;
- Real Estate Transactions & Lending
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2024 – 2026
-
San Francisco Legal Services for Children, Children’s Advocacy Award for pro bono representation of minors, 2008
- Santa Clara University School of Law, Computer & High Technology Law Journal, Technical Editor
Credentials
Education
- Santa Clara University School of Law, JD, 1989
- University of California – Los Angeles, BA, 1986
Bar Admissions
- California
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- US District Court for the Central District of California
- US District Court for the Eastern District of California
- US District Court for the Northern District of California
- US District Court for the Southern District of California
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "Best Practices for Effective Mediation," California Lawyers Association's Business Litigation Committee, Webinar, April 19, 2022
Publications
- "Causes of Action Based on Trial Loan Modification May Include Fraud Claim Against Lender's Employees," California Real Estate Law Newsletter, February 2015
Blog Posts
Hinshaw Newsletters
In The News
Lawyers for the Profession® Alerts
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
Interests
Did you know...
Peter has toured Germany and Italy by bicycle.
Community/Civic Activities
- Mill Valley Soccer Club, Head Coach; Assistant Coach; Volunteer, 2000 – 2009
- Mount Carmel CYO Basketball, Assistant Coach; Volunteer, 2006 – 2011
- Southern Marin Wolfpack Lacrosse Club, Assistant Coach; Volunteer, 2006 – 2011
- KIDDO! Mill Valley Schools Foundation, Fundraiser; Volunteer, 2004 – 2011
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "Best Practices for Effective Mediation," California Lawyers Association's Business Litigation Committee, Webinar, April 19, 2022
Publications
- "Causes of Action Based on Trial Loan Modification May Include Fraud Claim Against Lender's Employees," California Real Estate Law Newsletter, February 2015
Blog Posts
Hinshaw Newsletters
In The News
Lawyers for the Profession® Alerts
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
Peter's Insights

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Aug 15, 2024
105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Aug 17, 2023
101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

In The News
Apr 28, 2020
Peter Isola Reviews Two California Supreme Court Decisions Concerning Expert Witnesses

Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Mar 28, 2018
California Appellate Court Permits Debt Collection Suit against Mortgage Loan Servicer

Hinshaw Newsletter
Jun 9, 2015
Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - June 2015 Edition

Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
Jul 24, 2014
Non-Fiduciary Held Liable for Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty