Atty. Emmett E. Seltzer

Atty. Emmett E. Seltzer

Emmett Seltzer is a partner at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP and works out of the San Francisco office. Mr.

San Francisco San Francisco 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Emmett E. Seltzer at a glance

Emmett E. Seltzer is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practforg at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP. They haand 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D. Editor, 2003) and Vanguard University of Southern California (B.A., 1995). Actiand member of Memberships: Vice President Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Sacramento Chapter. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Emmett Seltzer is a partner at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP and works out of the San Francisco office
  • Mr. Seltzer’s practice includes both general liability and construction cases
  • Regarding construction, Mr. Seltzer’s practice centers on defense of developers and general contractors in complex civil litigation, construction defect, general liability and insurance defense matters
  • He has handled cases involving various types of construction including high-end custom homes, mixed used developments, commercial, and tract homes
  • Mr. Seltzer has personally handled multiple complex construction defect claims through arbitration
  • Additionally, Mr. Seltzer also handles personal injury, premises liability, and products liability matters
  • In 2024, Mr. Seltzer obtained a unanimous defense verdict after an 18-day jury trial in a case involving an alleged hearing loss at a high school event
  • Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Seltzer was a teacher in Southern California
  • He lives in Alameda with his wife, daughter and son
  • He enjoys cycling, playing guitar, skiing, surfing, watching baseball, and cooking

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Emmett E. Seltzer's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Emmett E. Seltzer has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
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Emmett E. Seltzer earned their education at (J.D. Editor, 2003); (B.A., 1995).
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Education

J.D. Editor
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 2003
B.A.
Vanguard University of Southern California
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003

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