Atty. Peter Obstler
Peter Obstler is a lawyer practicing california's proposition 65, commercial litigation, class actions and 9 other areas of law. Peter received a degree from Haverford College in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Peter Obstler is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Arnold & Porter LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991), California (1994), and California Supreme Judicial Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Firs (1994). Educated at Haverford College (Bachelor, 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Obstler is a lawyer practicing california's proposition 65, commercial litigation, class actions and 9 other areas of law
- Peter received a degree from Haverford College in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Peter practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Peter Obstler is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Peter Obstler is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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.
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