Atty. Howard David Gest
Howard David Gest is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, environmental regulation, civil litigation. Howard received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Howard David Gest at a Glance
Howard David Gest is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Burhenn And Gest Llp. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on litigation and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1977), and U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California (1978). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1977) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard David Gest
- Howard David Gest is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, environmental regulation, civil litigation
- Howard received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Howard practices at Burhenn & Gest LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Howard David Gest's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard David Gest handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in Los Angeles
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Howard David Gest
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Howard David Gest's practice in the field of litigation and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard David Gest brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Howard David Gest can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and environmental, Howard David Gest can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Howard David Gest attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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