Atty. Peter Wells Colby

Atty. Peter Wells Colby

Mr. Peter Wells Colby is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real estate law, real property law.

San Francisco San Francisco 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Peter Wells Colby at a glance

Peter Wells Colby is a Contra Costa Water Dist. based in San Francisco, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on real estate and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1981), New York (1989), and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1981) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Peter Wells Colby is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real estate law, real property law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Peter practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Wells Colby's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Peter Wells Colby

Where is Peter Wells Colby's law office located?
Peter Wells Colby's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Wells Colby handle?
Peter Wells Colby focuses on real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Wells Colby practiced law?
Peter Wells Colby has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Peter Wells Colby go to law school?
Peter Wells Colby earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1981
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1981
New York
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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