Peter and I met while I was in-house counsel at Chicago Title Insurance Company, San Francisco in the late 1980's. There was something about Peter that immediately resonated with me and I initiated a social relationship. In short order, I came to count Peter as a friend, as well as a colleague. A person of virtue, integrity, intelligence, kindness, a loving partner to Stephen (Sp?) and their respective families, an understanding friend with a delightful sense of humor along with

Peter and I met while I was in-house counsel at Chicago Title Insurance Company, San Francisco in the late 1980's. There was something about Peter that immediately resonated with me and I initiated a social relationship. In short order, I came to count Peter as a friend, as well as a colleague. A person of virtue, integrity, intelligence, kindness, a loving partner to Stephen (Sp?) and their respective families, an understanding friend with a delightful sense of humor along with a gift for getting along with people. Although we had not been in touch for some years, as I moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the early '90s, I have always held Peter close in my heart and cherished my good fortune in having known him and having been enriched by his company. Today is Thurs., April 12, 2012 and it was only moments ago that learned of his death. A loss to us all. My deepest condolences to Stephen, family and all those who cherished him. Rickie Avrutin, Avrutin Law Offices, 8383 Wilshire Blvd.#510, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 323.653.3900.