Atty. Deborah Frances Schweizer

Atty. Deborah Frances Schweizer

Deborah Frances Schweizer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, toxic torts, complex litigation and 7 other areas of law. Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Novato Novato 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Frances Schweizer at a glance

Deborah Frances Schweizer is a Partner based in Novato, California, practicing at Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1986) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1986). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1986) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1978). Active member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Consumer Attorneys of California Queen's Bench State Bar of California. Serands clients in Novato, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deborah Frances Schweizer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, toxic torts, complex litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Deborah practices at Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason in Novato, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Frances Schweizer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Frances Schweizer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Novato 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 Deborah Frances Schweizer

Where is Deborah Frances Schweizer's law office located?
Deborah Frances Schweizer's law practice is located in Novato, California. The firm is Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Frances Schweizer handle?
Deborah Frances Schweizer focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Deborah Frances Schweizer practiced law?
Deborah Frances Schweizer has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Deborah Frances Schweizer go to law school?
Deborah Frances Schweizer earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Deborah Frances Schweizer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1986
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1986

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