Atty. Gary Alan Patton

Atty. Gary Alan Patton

Gary Alan Patton is a lawyer practicing environmental law, government. Gary received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About Gary Alan Patton at a glance

Gary Alan Patton is an Of Counsel based in Santa Cruz, California, practicing at Wittwer And Parkin Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on environmental and government. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1969) and Stanford University (B.A. History, 1966). Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gary Alan Patton is a lawyer practicing environmental law, government
  • Gary received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Gary practices at Wittwer & Parkin LLP in Santa Cruz, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Alan Patton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Alan Patton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

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

Gary Alan Patton is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Cruz 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 Gary Alan Patton

Where is Gary Alan Patton's law office located?
Gary Alan Patton's law practice is located in Santa Cruz, California. The firm is Wittwer And Parkin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Alan Patton handle?
Gary Alan Patton focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gary Alan Patton practiced law?
Gary Alan Patton has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Gary Alan Patton go to law school?
Gary Alan Patton earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A. History, 1966).
How can I contact Gary Alan Patton for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1969
B.A. History
Stanford University
- 1966

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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