Atty. Paul David Tanaka

Atty. Paul David Tanaka

Paul David Tanaka is a lawyer practicing environmental, environmental law, general practice. Paul received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul David Tanaka at a glance

Paul David Tanaka is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (Inactive) (2000), New York (2003), District of Columbia (2007), and California U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii U.S. District Court, Southern District of New Yor (2008). Educated at University of Hawaii School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A. Government, 1996). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association (Member, Section on: Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law) State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Paul David Tanaka is a lawyer practicing environmental, environmental law, general practice
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Paul practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul David Tanaka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul David Tanaka 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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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 Paul David Tanaka

Where is Paul David Tanaka's law office located?
Paul David Tanaka's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul David Tanaka handle?
Paul David Tanaka focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul David Tanaka practiced law?
Paul David Tanaka has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Paul David Tanaka go to law school?
Paul David Tanaka earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Government, 1996).
How can I contact Paul David Tanaka for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Hawaii School of Law
- 2000
B.A. Government
Claremont McKenna College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Hawaii (Inactive)
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007
California U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii U.S. District Court, Southern District of New Yor
Admitted: 2008
Texas
Admitted: 2016

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