Atty. Frank M. Kaplan

Atty. Frank M. Kaplan

Frank M. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing class actions, commercial litigation, environmental, land use and natural resources and 5 other areas of law.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Frank M. Kaplan at a glance

Frank M. Kaplan is a Partner based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Bingham McCutchen LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, class action, zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circ (1972). Educated at University of Cincinnati (Bachelor, 1968). Active member of •Commissioner and former chairman, California Law Revision Commission Community Service •Board member, Bet Tzedek •Board member, Guardians of the Jewish Home for the Aging. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Frank M. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing class actions, commercial litigation, environmental, land use and natural resources and 5 other areas of law
  • Frank received a degree from University of Cincinnati in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Frank practices at Bingham McCutchen LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Frank M. Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frank M. Kaplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Land Use & Zoning

Frank M. Kaplan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Frank M. Kaplan is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

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 Santa Monica 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

Common questions about Frank M. Kaplan

Where is Frank M. Kaplan's law office located?
Frank M. Kaplan's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Bingham McCutchen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frank M. Kaplan handle?
Frank M. Kaplan focuses on business, class action, zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Frank M. Kaplan practiced law?
Frank M. Kaplan has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Frank M. Kaplan go to law school?
Frank M. Kaplan earned their education at (Bachelor, 1968).
How can I contact Frank M. Kaplan for a consultation?
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Education

Bachelor
University of Cincinnati
- 1968

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circ
Admitted: 1972

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