Atty. Caitlin Stern
Caitlin Stern is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Caitlin, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026.
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Caitlin Stern is a environmental and energy attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Caitlin Stern is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law
- Caitlin, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caitlin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Caitlin Stern is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Caitlin Stern is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in California →
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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