Atty. David Louis Preiss

Atty. David Louis Preiss

David Louis Preiss is a lawyer practicing west coast land use and environment, land use, natural resources and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David Louis Preiss at a glance

David Louis Preiss is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric (1982). Educated at University of California, Davis School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Williams College (B.A., 1977). Active member of Contra Costa County Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Louis Preiss is a lawyer practicing west coast land use and environment, land use, natural resources and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices at Holland & Knight LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Louis Preiss's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Louis Preiss 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 Louis Preiss 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.

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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 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 Louis Preiss

Where is David Louis Preiss's law office located?
David Louis Preiss's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Louis Preiss handle?
David Louis Preiss focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Louis Preiss practiced law?
David Louis Preiss has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David Louis Preiss go to law school?
David Louis Preiss earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David Louis Preiss for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis School of Law
- 1982
B.A.
Williams College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric
Admitted: 1982

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