Atty. Jonathan Rivin
Jonathan Rivin is a lawyer practicing real estate, real property law, law practice mgmt and 2 other areas of law. Jonathan received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Law Practice Mgmt & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Rivin at a Glance
Jonathan Rivin is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Dudnick Detwiler Rivin & Stikker LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1980) and Harvard College (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Rivin
- Jonathan Rivin is a lawyer practicing real estate, real property law, law practice mgmt and 2 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Jonathan practices at Dudnick Detwiler Rivin & Stikker LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Jonathan Rivin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Rivin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in San Francisco
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 venue, 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Jonathan Rivin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan Rivin's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Rivin brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Jonathan Rivin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Jonathan Rivin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan Rivin Handles in San Francisco
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