Atty. John Hilmer Erickson

Atty. John Hilmer Erickson

John Hilmer Erickson is a lawyer practicing eminent domain, inverse condemnation, civil rights. John received a M.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1961, and has been licensed for 57 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Hilmer Erickson at a glance

John Hilmer Erickson is a zoning and civil rights attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in California (1969). Educated at University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1968) and University of California at Berkeley (M.A. Yale, 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Hilmer Erickson is a lawyer practicing eminent domain, inverse condemnation, civil rights
  • John received a M.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1961, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • John practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Hilmer Erickson's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Berkeley 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 Hilmer Erickson's law office located?
John Hilmer Erickson's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Hilmer Erickson handle?
John Hilmer Erickson focuses on zoning, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Hilmer Erickson practiced law?
John Hilmer Erickson has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did John Hilmer Erickson go to law school?
John Hilmer Erickson earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (M.A. Yale, 1961).
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What awards or recognition has John Hilmer Erickson received?
John Hilmer Erickson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1968
M.A. Yale
University of California at Berkeley
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1969

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