Atty. Eric Gregory Wallis
Mr. Eric Gregory Wallis is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, capital markets, securities litigation & enforcement and 10 other areas of law.
Capital Markets & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 51+ Years Experience
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About Eric Gregory Wallis at a Glance
Eric Gregory Wallis is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Reed Smith Llp. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1975) and University of the Pacific (B.S. Physics, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Gregory Wallis
- Mr. Eric Gregory Wallis is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, capital markets, securities litigation & enforcement and 10 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.S. degree from University of the Pacific in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Eric practices at Reed Smith LLP in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Gregory Wallis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Gregory Wallis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Class Action in San Francisco
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Securities Law in San Francisco
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Civil Litigation in San Francisco
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Consumer Protection 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 Eric Gregory Wallis
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 Gregory Wallis's practice in the field of business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Gregory Wallis brings 51+ 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 business, class action, and securities, Eric Gregory Wallis 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 Gregory Wallis 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 Eric Gregory Wallis Handles in San Francisco
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