Atty. Rita S Chan

Atty. Rita S Chan

Rita S Chan is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use & zoning. Rita received a M.S. degree from Stanford University in 1996, and has been licensed for 22 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Rita S Chan at a glance

Rita S Chan is a Santa Clara Valley Water District based in San Francisco, California. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on zoning and environmental. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court, North (2004). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 2004) and Stanford University (M.S. Civil, 1996). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rita S Chan is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use & zoning
  • Rita received a M.S. degree from Stanford University in 1996, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Rita practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rita S Chan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rita S Chan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Rita S Chan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

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

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Where is Rita S Chan's law office located?
Rita S Chan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rita S Chan handle?
Rita S Chan focuses on zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rita S Chan practiced law?
Rita S Chan has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Rita S Chan go to law school?
Rita S Chan earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (M.S. Civil, 1996).
How can I contact Rita S Chan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 2004
M.S. Civil
Stanford University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court, North
Admitted: 2004

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