Atty. Emmett E. Seltzer
Emmett Seltzer is a partner at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP and works out of the San Francisco office. Mr.
Construction Litigation & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 23+ Years Experience
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About Emmett E. Seltzer at a Glance
Emmett E. Seltzer is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. 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). Active member of Memberships: Vice President Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Sacramento Chapter. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Emmett E. Seltzer
- 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
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Emmett E. Seltzer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Emmett E. Seltzer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Personal Injury in San Francisco
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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Construction Law in San Francisco
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in San Francisco
Emmett E. Seltzer is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →
Product Liability in San Francisco
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 venue, 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Emmett E. Seltzer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Emmett E. Seltzer's practice in the field of personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Emmett E. Seltzer brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, construction, and slip & fall, Emmett E. Seltzer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Emmett E. Seltzer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Emmett E. Seltzer Handles in San Francisco
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