Atty. Brent Robert Plater

Atty. Brent Robert Plater

Brent Robert Plater is a lawyer practicing environmental law, administrative law, civil rights and 2 other areas of law. Brent received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan 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 Brent Robert Plater at a glance

Brent Robert Plater is a Ctr. for Biological Diversity based in San Francisco, California. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (2000) and District of Columbia (2004). Educated at University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 2000) and University of Michigan (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brent Robert Plater is a lawyer practicing environmental law, administrative law, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
  • Brent received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Brent practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brent Robert Plater's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative 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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Where is Brent Robert Plater's law office located?
Brent Robert Plater's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brent Robert Plater handle?
Brent Robert Plater focuses on litigation, civil rights, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brent Robert Plater practiced law?
Brent Robert Plater has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Brent Robert Plater go to law school?
Brent Robert Plater earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley
- 2000
B.S.
University of Michigan
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004

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