Atty. Ellen J. Garber

Atty. Ellen J. Garber

Ellen J. Garber is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use & zoning.

San Francisco San Francisco 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (628) 218-5282 Book Appointment

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About Ellen J. Garber at a glance

Ellen J. Garber is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on zoning and environmental. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1987). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California J.D. (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen J. Garber is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use & zoning
  • Ellen has been licensed for 39 years
  • Ellen practices at Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen J. Garber's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen J. Garber handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Ellen J. Garber 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

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Where is Ellen J. Garber's law office located?
Ellen J. Garber's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen J. Garber handle?
Ellen J. Garber focuses on zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ellen J. Garber practiced law?
Ellen J. Garber has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Ellen J. Garber go to law school?
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Education

Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1987

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