Atty. Daniel Wayne Coffey
Daniel Wayne Coffey is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy & utilities, election campaigns & political law and 2 other areas of law. Daniel received a degree from University of California at Davis in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Election Campaigns & Political Law & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Wayne Coffey at a Glance
Daniel Wayne Coffey is a litigation, environmental, government, and energy attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Davis (B.S.Ch.E., 1980). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Wayne Coffey
- Daniel Wayne Coffey is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy & utilities, election campaigns & political law and 2 other areas of law
- Daniel received a degree from University of California at Davis in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Daniel practices in San Diego, CA
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Daniel Wayne Coffey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Wayne Coffey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Civil Litigation in San Diego
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Daniel Wayne Coffey is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Environmental Law in San Diego
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Daniel Wayne Coffey is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Government & Administrative Law in San Diego
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Daniel Wayne Coffey is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →
Energy & Utilities Law in San Diego
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Daniel Wayne Coffey is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in California →
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 Wayne Coffey
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 Wayne Coffey's practice in the field of litigation, environmental, government, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Wayne Coffey brings 39+ 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 litigation, environmental, and government, Daniel Wayne Coffey 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 Wayne Coffey 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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