Atty. Rick William Jarvis

Atty. Rick William Jarvis

Rick William Jarvis is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, land use, environmental law and 2 other areas of law. Rick received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Oakland Oakland 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Rick William Jarvis at a glance

Rick William Jarvis is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Jarvis, Fay, Doporto & Gibson, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on zoning, consumer, environmental, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rick William Jarvis is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, land use, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • Rick received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Rick practices at Jarvis, Fay, Doporto & Gibson, LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rick William Jarvis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rick William Jarvis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Rick William Jarvis is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Consumer Protection

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Environmental Law

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Rick William Jarvis is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Rick William Jarvis is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →

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 Oakland 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 Rick William Jarvis

Where is Rick William Jarvis's law office located?
Rick William Jarvis's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Jarvis, Fay, Doporto & Gibson, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rick William Jarvis handle?
Rick William Jarvis focuses on zoning, consumer, environmental, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rick William Jarvis practiced law?
Rick William Jarvis has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Rick William Jarvis go to law school?
Rick William Jarvis earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Rick William Jarvis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Rick William Jarvis received?
Rick William Jarvis's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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