Atty. David Lawrence Kanel

Atty. David Lawrence Kanel

David Lawrence Kanel is a lawyer practicing environmental, real estate and land use. David received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About David Lawrence Kanel at a glance

David Lawrence Kanel is a real estate, zoning, and environmental attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California All Federal District Courts in California U.S. Tax Court (1986). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D. Magna, 1986) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Lawrence Kanel is a lawyer practicing environmental, real estate and land use
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Lawrence Kanel's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

David Lawrence Kanel is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

David Lawrence Kanel is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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 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 Lawrence Kanel

Where is David Lawrence Kanel's law office located?
David Lawrence Kanel's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lawrence Kanel handle?
David Lawrence Kanel focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Lawrence Kanel practiced law?
David Lawrence Kanel has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David Lawrence Kanel go to law school?
David Lawrence Kanel earned their education at (J.D. Magna, 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact David Lawrence Kanel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Lawrence Kanel received?
David Lawrence Kanel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Magna
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California All Federal District Courts in California U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986

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