Atty. Gene Tanaka

Atty. Gene Tanaka

Gene Tanaka is a lawyer practicing land use litigation, environmental litigation, public law litigation. Gene received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Walnut Creek Walnut Creek 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Gene Tanaka at a glance

Gene Tanaka is a Managing Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Best Best & Krieger LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1981) and Columbia University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gene Tanaka is a lawyer practicing land use litigation, environmental litigation, public law litigation
  • Gene received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Gene practices at Best Best & Krieger LLP in Walnut Creek, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gene Tanaka's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Gene Tanaka is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Walnut Creek 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 Gene Tanaka

Where is Gene Tanaka's law office located?
Gene Tanaka's law practice is located in Walnut Creek, California. The firm is Best Best & Krieger LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gene Tanaka handle?
Gene Tanaka focuses on zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gene Tanaka practiced law?
Gene Tanaka has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Gene Tanaka go to law school?
Gene Tanaka earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Gene Tanaka for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Gene Tanaka received?
Gene Tanaka's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1981
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981

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