Atty. Philip M. Jay
PHIL M. JAY became Of Counsel to Kahn, Soares & Conway in September 2011, where he advises clients on a wide range of environmental, regulatory and legal issues.
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Philip M. Jay is an Of Counsel based in Hanford, California, practicing at Kahn Soares And Conway Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1978) and California State University at Dominguez B.A. Political Science (—). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Hanford, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- PHIL M. JAY became Of Counsel to Kahn, Soares & Conway in September 2011, where he advises clients on a wide range of environmental, regulatory and legal issues
- Prior to joining the firm, Phil served as chief legal counsel to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, which he helped form in the early 1990s
- During his tenure at the air district from 1993 to 2011, he distinguished himself as a skilled courtroom attorney with a perfect record in defending the district from legal challenges
- Phil has first rate expertise in air quality, land use and CEQA, especially as it pertains to the San Joaquin Valley à from Kern to San Joaquin counties
- Phil previously worked as counsel for Fresno and Madera counties presiding over matters in government related litigation, labor law, civil rights violations and civil litigation
- Phil earned his Juris Doctorate degree with distinction at the California Western School of Law
- He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Phil resides in Fresno with his wife Trudy
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip M. Jay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 Hanford 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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