Atty. James Michael Berg

Atty. James Michael Berg

James Michael Berg is a lawyer practicing appellate, constitutional and governmental litigation, construction and engineering, environmental, land and natural resources and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1965, and has been licensed for 55 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Berg at a glance

James Michael Berg is a real estate, zoning, environmental, and appellate attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1970) and University of Washington (B.A. Economics, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Berg is a lawyer practicing appellate, constitutional and governmental litigation, construction and engineering, environmental, land and natural resources and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1965, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Berg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Berg 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.

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Land Use & Zoning

James Michael Berg is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

James Michael Berg is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Michael Berg is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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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Common questions about James Michael Berg

Where is James Michael Berg's law office located?
James Michael Berg's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Berg handle?
James Michael Berg focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Michael Berg practiced law?
James Michael Berg has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James Michael Berg go to law school?
James Michael Berg earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A. Economics, 1965).
How can I contact James Michael Berg for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Michael Berg received?
James Michael Berg's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1970
B.A. Economics
University of Washington
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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