Atty. David Franklin Abelson

Atty. David Franklin Abelson

David Franklin Abelson is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy, regulatory law and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About David Franklin Abelson at a glance

David Franklin Abelson is a CA Energy Comm. based in Sacramento, California. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1974) and Occidental College (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Franklin Abelson is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy, regulatory law and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • David practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Franklin Abelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Franklin Abelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David Franklin Abelson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David Franklin Abelson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

David Franklin Abelson 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 Sacramento 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 David Franklin Abelson

Where is David Franklin Abelson's law office located?
David Franklin Abelson's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Franklin Abelson handle?
David Franklin Abelson focuses on environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Franklin Abelson practiced law?
David Franklin Abelson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did David Franklin Abelson go to law school?
David Franklin Abelson earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact David Franklin Abelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1974
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975

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