Atty. Robert Lyle Wainess

Atty. Robert Lyle Wainess

Robert Lyle Wainess is a lawyer practicing commercial, construction & development, business law and 4 other areas of law. Robert received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1974, and has been licensed for 41 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Robert Lyle Wainess at a glance

Robert Lyle Wainess is a FDIC based in San Francisco, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at Washington College of Law of American University (J.D., 1985) and University of Michigan at Ann Arbor (A.B., 1974). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Lyle Wainess is a lawyer practicing commercial, construction & development, business law and 4 other areas of law
  • Robert received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1974, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Robert practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Lyle Wainess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Lyle Wainess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance 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 Robert Lyle Wainess's law office located?
Robert Lyle Wainess's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Lyle Wainess handle?
Robert Lyle Wainess focuses on business, real estate, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert Lyle Wainess practiced law?
Robert Lyle Wainess has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Robert Lyle Wainess go to law school?
Robert Lyle Wainess earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1974).
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law of American University
- 1985
A.B.
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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