Atty. Daniel Patrick Brunton
Daniel Patrick Brunton is a lawyer practicing air quality and climate change, energy and infrastructure project siting and defense, environmental litigation and 3 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Air Quality And Climate Change & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA · 24+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Patrick Brunton at a Glance
Daniel Patrick Brunton is a Counsel based in San Diego, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Washington (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Patrick Brunton
- Daniel Patrick Brunton is a lawyer practicing air quality and climate change, energy and infrastructure project siting and defense, environmental litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Daniel practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in San Diego, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Patrick Brunton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Patrick Brunton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Land Use & Zoning in San Diego
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Civil Litigation in San Diego
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in San Diego
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Daniel Patrick Brunton is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Energy & Utilities Law in San Diego
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
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 Diego 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.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Diego Choose Daniel Patrick Brunton
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Patrick Brunton's practice in the field of zoning, litigation, environmental, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Patrick Brunton brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering zoning, litigation, and environmental, Daniel Patrick Brunton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means Daniel Patrick Brunton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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