Atty. Bruce D. Glesby

Atty. Bruce D. Glesby

Phi Delta Phi. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Products Liability and Ethics, Negotiation and Counseling.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Bruce D. Glesby at a glance

Bruce D. Glesby is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Los Angeles (A.B. Psychology, 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Santa Barbara County Bar Association State Bar of California California Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Products Liability and Ethics, Negotiation and Counseling

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce D. Glesby's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Santa Barbara 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 Bruce D. Glesby

Where is Bruce D. Glesby's law office located?
Bruce D. Glesby's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce D. Glesby handle?
Bruce D. Glesby focuses on personal injury, family law, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bruce D. Glesby practiced law?
Bruce D. Glesby has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Bruce D. Glesby go to law school?
Bruce D. Glesby earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.B. Psychology, 1973).
How can I contact Bruce D. Glesby for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Bruce D. Glesby received?
Bruce D. Glesby's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1988
A.B. Psychology
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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