Atty. Debra Velez Geist

Atty. Debra Velez Geist

Debra Velez Geist is a lawyer practicing environmental law. Debra received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Debra Velez Geist at a glance

Debra Velez Geist is a environmental attorney based in Manhattan Beach, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California (1990). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1989) and Loyola University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Manhattan Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Debra Velez Geist is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Debra practices in Manhattan Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Velez Geist's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra Velez Geist 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.

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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 Manhattan Beach 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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Where is Debra Velez Geist's law office located?
Debra Velez Geist's law practice is located in Manhattan Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Velez Geist handle?
Debra Velez Geist focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Debra Velez Geist practiced law?
Debra Velez Geist has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Debra Velez Geist go to law school?
Debra Velez Geist earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1980).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1989
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1990

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