Atty. John Edward Dittoe

Atty. John Edward Dittoe

John Edward Dittoe is a lawyer practicing environmental law, health care, commercial litigation and disputes and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Business Administration in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John Edward Dittoe at a glance

John Edward Dittoe is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Reed Smith Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1979) and University of California, Berkeley, School of Business Administration (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Edward Dittoe is a lawyer practicing environmental law, health care, commercial litigation and disputes and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Business Administration in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Reed Smith LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Edward Dittoe's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

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

John Edward Dittoe is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Edward Dittoe

Where is John Edward Dittoe's law office located?
John Edward Dittoe's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Reed Smith Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edward Dittoe handle?
John Edward Dittoe focuses on business, product liability, litigation, environmental, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Edward Dittoe practiced law?
John Edward Dittoe has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Edward Dittoe go to law school?
John Edward Dittoe earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact John Edward Dittoe for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Edward Dittoe received?
John Edward Dittoe's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1979
B.S.
University of California, Berkeley, School of Business Administration
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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