Atty. Hal Douglas Jennings

Atty. Hal Douglas Jennings

Hal Douglas Jennings is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, litigation. Hal received a M.S.T. degree from Oxford University in 2000, and has been licensed for 42 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Hal Douglas Jennings at a glance

Hal Douglas Jennings is a litigation and maritime attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California (1984), District of Columbia (2000), and New York (2000). Educated at Oxford University (M.S.T. University, 2000) and University of San Francisco (J.D., 1983). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hal Douglas Jennings is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, litigation
  • Hal received a M.S.T. degree from Oxford University in 2000, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Hal practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Hal Douglas Jennings's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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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Where is Hal Douglas Jennings's law office located?
Hal Douglas Jennings's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hal Douglas Jennings handle?
Hal Douglas Jennings focuses on litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Hal Douglas Jennings practiced law?
Hal Douglas Jennings has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Hal Douglas Jennings go to law school?
Hal Douglas Jennings earned their education at (M.S.T. University, 2000); (J.D., 1983).
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Practice Areas

Education

M.S.T. University
Oxford University
- 2000
J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2000

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