Atty. Eric D Tashman
Eric D Tashman is a lawyer practicing global finance, public finance, alternative energy and 10 other areas of law. Eric received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Alternative Energy & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 50+ Years Experience
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About Eric D Tashman at a Glance
Eric D Tashman is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on government, entertainment, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1976) and California (1984). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S. University, 1972). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric D Tashman
- Eric D Tashman is a lawyer practicing global finance, public finance, alternative energy and 10 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Eric practices at Sidley Austin LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Eric D Tashman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric D Tashman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Government & Administrative Law in San Francisco
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Entertainment & Sports Law in San Francisco
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Energy & Utilities Law in San Francisco
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 Eric D Tashman
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 Eric D Tashman's practice in the field of government, entertainment, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric D Tashman brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and California, Eric D Tashman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering government, entertainment, and energy, Eric D Tashman 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 Eric D Tashman 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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