Atty. Christopher Thomas Scanlan

Atty. Christopher Thomas Scanlan

Christopher Thomas Scanlan is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor & employment. Christopher received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 26 Years Experience 26 year
Call (415) 417-2049

Profile Summary

About Christopher Thomas Scanlan at a glance

Christopher Thomas Scanlan is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Arnold & Porter LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in California (2000). Educated at University of Chicago (A.B. Phi, 1992) and University of California, Berkeley School of Law J.D. 1999 Order of the Coif (—). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Thomas Scanlan is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor & employment
  • Christopher received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Christopher practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Thomas Scanlan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Thomas Scanlan 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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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 venue, 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 Christopher Thomas Scanlan's law office located?
Christopher Thomas Scanlan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Arnold & Porter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Thomas Scanlan handle?
Christopher Thomas Scanlan focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher Thomas Scanlan practiced law?
Christopher Thomas Scanlan has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Christopher Thomas Scanlan go to law school?
Christopher Thomas Scanlan earned their education at (A.B. Phi, 1992); (—).
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Education

A.B. Phi
University of Chicago
- 1992
University of California, Berkeley School of Law J.D. 1999 Order of the Coif
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000

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