Atty. Janis Levart Barquist

Atty. Janis Levart Barquist

Janis Levart Barquist is a lawyer practicing labor & employment. Janis received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Janis Levart Barquist at a glance

Janis Levart Barquist is a Dep. City Atty. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1983). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1978) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1975). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Janis Levart Barquist is a lawyer practicing labor & employment
  • Janis received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Janis practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Janis Levart Barquist's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janis Levart Barquist handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 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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Where is Janis Levart Barquist's law office located?
Janis Levart Barquist's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janis Levart Barquist handle?
Janis Levart Barquist focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Janis Levart Barquist practiced law?
Janis Levart Barquist has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Janis Levart Barquist go to law school?
Janis Levart Barquist earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1975).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northeastern University
- 1978
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1988
California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1990

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