Atty. Peder John Vikan Thoreen

Atty. Peder John Vikan Thoreen

Peder John Vikan Thoreen is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, public law, environmental and natural resources and 2 other areas of law. Peder received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Peder John Vikan Thoreen at a glance

Peder John Vikan Thoreen is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Altshuler Berzon LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at Yale School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Pomona College (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peder John Vikan Thoreen is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, public law, environmental and natural resources and 2 other areas of law
  • Peder received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Peder practices at Altshuler Berzon LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peder John Vikan Thoreen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Rights

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

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Environmental Law

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

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Government & Administrative 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 Peder John Vikan Thoreen

Where is Peder John Vikan Thoreen's law office located?
Peder John Vikan Thoreen's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Altshuler Berzon LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peder John Vikan Thoreen handle?
Peder John Vikan Thoreen focuses on employment, civil rights, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peder John Vikan Thoreen practiced law?
Peder John Vikan Thoreen has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Peder John Vikan Thoreen go to law school?
Peder John Vikan Thoreen earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Peder John Vikan Thoreen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
Pomona College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001

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