Atty. John Briscoe

Atty. John Briscoe

John Briscoe is a lawyer practicing international law, litigation, oil & gas and 2 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 54 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About John Briscoe at a glance

John Briscoe is a Deputy Atty. Gen. based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Briscoe Ivester & Bazel LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in California (1972) and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Briscoe is a lawyer practicing international law, litigation, oil & gas and 2 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at Briscoe Ivester & Bazel LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Briscoe's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

John Briscoe is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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International Law

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Briscoe

Where is John Briscoe's law office located?
John Briscoe's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Briscoe Ivester & Bazel LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Briscoe handle?
John Briscoe focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Briscoe practiced law?
John Briscoe has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Briscoe go to law school?
John Briscoe earned their education at (J.D., 1972).
How can I contact John Briscoe for a consultation?
You can contact John Briscoe directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Briscoe received?
John Briscoe's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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