Atty. Bernard Gehlhar

Atty. Bernard Gehlhar

Bernard Gehlhar is a lawyer practicing accountants, admiralty & maritime, lawsuits & disputes and 7 other areas of law. Bernard received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernard Gehlhar at a glance

Bernard Gehlhar is a Member based in San Francisco, California. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, consumer, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, District of Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2000) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California (2000). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1999) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bernard Gehlhar is a lawyer practicing accountants, admiralty & maritime, lawsuits & disputes and 7 other areas of law
  • Bernard received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Bernard practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard Gehlhar's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Maritime & Admiralty 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

Common questions about Bernard Gehlhar

Where is Bernard Gehlhar's law office located?
Bernard Gehlhar's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard Gehlhar handle?
Bernard Gehlhar focuses on business, product liability, litigation, consumer, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bernard Gehlhar practiced law?
Bernard Gehlhar has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Bernard Gehlhar go to law school?
Bernard Gehlhar earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Bernard Gehlhar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1999
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, District of Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 2000

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