Atty. Peter S. Modlin
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About Peter S. Modlin at a glance
Peter S. Modlin is a litigation and environmental attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Admitted to practice in California, United States. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1990) and Harvard University (—, 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (San Francisco) (2021). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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For more information, please visit www.gibsondunn.com/lawyer/modlin-peter-s/
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter S. Modlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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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