Atty. Peter Northrop Brown

Atty. Peter Northrop Brown

Peter Northrop Brown is a lawyer practicing land use, public agency, climate change and 2 other areas of law. Peter Northrop received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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Profile Summary

About Peter Northrop Brown at a glance

Peter Northrop Brown is a Shareholder based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1975), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1975) and Amherst College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Northrop Brown is a lawyer practicing land use, public agency, climate change and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter Northrop received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Peter Northrop practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Northrop Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Northrop Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Peter Northrop Brown is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

Peter Northrop Brown is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Peter Northrop Brown is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

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 Santa Barbara 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 Peter Northrop Brown

Where is Peter Northrop Brown's law office located?
Peter Northrop Brown's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Northrop Brown handle?
Peter Northrop Brown focuses on zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Northrop Brown practiced law?
Peter Northrop Brown has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Peter Northrop Brown go to law school?
Peter Northrop Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Peter Northrop Brown for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter Northrop Brown received?
Peter Northrop Brown's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1975
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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