Atty. Philip M. Jay

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.

Hanford Hanford 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Philip M. Jay at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Philip M. Jay's Areas of Practice

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 Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Philip M. Jay

Where is Philip M. Jay's law office located?
Philip M. Jay's law practice is located in Hanford, California. The firm is Kahn Soares And Conway Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip M. Jay handle?
Philip M. Jay focuses on employment, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Philip M. Jay practiced law?
Philip M. Jay has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
What languages does Philip M. Jay speak?
Philip M. Jay provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Philip M. Jay go to law school?
Philip M. Jay earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (—).
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1978
California State University at Dominguez B.A. Political Science
- In Progress

Languages

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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