Atty. Philip J. Hess

Atty. Philip J. Hess

Philip J. Hess is a lawyer practicing land use, zoning law, nonprofit organizations law and 2 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Philip J. Hess at a glance

Philip J. Hess is a real estate, zoning, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in New York (1976) and California (1991). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1975) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1972). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Philip J. Hess is a lawyer practicing land use, zoning law, nonprofit organizations law and 2 other areas of law
  • Philip received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Philip practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip J. Hess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip J. Hess 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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Land Use & Zoning

Philip J. Hess is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Los Angeles 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 Philip J. Hess

Where is Philip J. Hess's law office located?
Philip J. Hess's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip J. Hess handle?
Philip J. Hess focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Philip J. Hess practiced law?
Philip J. Hess has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Philip J. Hess go to law school?
Philip J. Hess earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact Philip J. Hess for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1975
A.B.
University of Chicago
- 1972

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
California
Admitted: 1991

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