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Atty. Hans Vanligten

Atty. Hans Vanligten

Hans Vanligten is a lawyer practicing affordable housing/economic development, business litigation, environmental law and 11 other areas of law. Hans received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Hans Vanligten at a glance

Hans Vanligten is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Rutan Tucker Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for th (1985). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of NAIOP, Memberships Associations •Orange County Bar Association •Federal Bar Association •National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Hans Vanligten is a lawyer practicing affordable housing/economic development, business litigation, environmental law and 11 other areas of law
  • Hans received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Hans practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Hans Vanligten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hans Vanligten 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Hans Vanligten is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 Costa Mesa 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 Hans Vanligten

Where is Hans Vanligten's law office located?
Hans Vanligten's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Rutan Tucker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hans Vanligten handle?
Hans Vanligten focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Hans Vanligten practiced law?
Hans Vanligten has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Hans Vanligten go to law school?
Hans Vanligten earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Hans Vanligten for a consultation?
You can contact Hans Vanligten directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Hans Vanligten received?
Hans Vanligten's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1985
B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for th
Admitted: 1985

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