Atty. Barbara Jane Chisholm

Atty. Barbara Jane Chisholm

Barbara Jane Chisholm is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, environmental and natural resources, constitutional and 1 other area of law. Barbara has been licensed for 23 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Jane Chisholm at a glance

Barbara Jane Chisholm is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Altshuler Berzon LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at Howard University School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barbara Jane Chisholm is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, environmental and natural resources, constitutional and 1 other area of law
  • Barbara has been licensed for 23 years
  • Barbara practices at Altshuler Berzon LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Jane Chisholm's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Jane Chisholm handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Barbara Jane Chisholm's law office located?
Barbara Jane Chisholm's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Altshuler Berzon LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Jane Chisholm handle?
Barbara Jane Chisholm focuses on employment, civil rights, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Barbara Jane Chisholm practiced law?
Barbara Jane Chisholm has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Barbara Jane Chisholm go to law school?
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Education

Howard University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003

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