Atty. John David Giffin
John David Giffin is a lawyer practicing environmental, maritime. John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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John David Giffin is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Keesal, Young & Logan A Professional Corporation. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on environmental and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1979) and University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John David Giffin is a lawyer practicing environmental, maritime
- John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices at Keesal, Young & Logan A Professional Corporation in San Francisco, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Giffin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John David Giffin is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
John David Giffin is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in California →
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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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