Atty. John David Giffin

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.

San Francisco San Francisco 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About John David Giffin at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

John David Giffin's Areas of Practice

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 Law

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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 →

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 David Giffin

Where is John David Giffin's law office located?
John David Giffin's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Keesal, Young & Logan A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Giffin handle?
John David Giffin focuses on environmental, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John David Giffin practiced law?
John David Giffin has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John David Giffin go to law school?
John David Giffin earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.B.A., 1973).
How can I contact John David Giffin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John David Giffin received?
John David Giffin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1979
B.B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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