Atty. John Benjamin Gussman

Atty. John Benjamin Gussman

John Benjamin Gussman is a lawyer practicing environmental law, public law. John received a degree from Univ of Pennsylvania LS, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Oakland Oakland 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About John Benjamin Gussman at a glance

John Benjamin Gussman is a environmental and government attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at Univ of Pennsylvania LS Philadelphia PA Yale Univ New Haven CT (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Benjamin Gussman is a lawyer practicing environmental law, public law
  • John received a degree from Univ of Pennsylvania LS, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Benjamin Gussman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Benjamin Gussman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

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

John Benjamin Gussman 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.

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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 Oakland 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 John Benjamin Gussman's law office located?
John Benjamin Gussman's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Benjamin Gussman handle?
John Benjamin Gussman focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Benjamin Gussman practiced law?
John Benjamin Gussman has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
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Practice Areas

Education

Univ of Pennsylvania LS Philadelphia PA Yale Univ New Haven CT
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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