Atty. Howard Jay Katz

Atty. Howard Jay Katz

Howard Jay Katz is a lawyer practicing land use law, construction law, real property law and 4 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Jay Katz at a glance

Howard Jay Katz is a real estate, zoning, construction, environmental, and government attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at Whittier College School of Law J.D. (—) and California State University, Los Angeles B.A. (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Howard Jay Katz is a lawyer practicing land use law, construction law, real property law and 4 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Howard practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Jay Katz's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

Howard Jay Katz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

Howard Jay Katz is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Howard Jay Katz is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

Howard Jay Katz 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.

Howard Jay Katz is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

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 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 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 Howard Jay Katz

Where is Howard Jay Katz's law office located?
Howard Jay Katz's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Jay Katz handle?
Howard Jay Katz focuses on real estate, zoning, construction, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Howard Jay Katz practiced law?
Howard Jay Katz has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Howard Jay Katz go to law school?
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How can I contact Howard Jay Katz for a consultation?
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Education

Whittier College School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
California State University, Los Angeles B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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