Atty. Robert Squire Bower
Robert Squire Bower is a lawyer practicing government & regulatory law, land use/natural resources, environmental law and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Environmental Law & More Attorney · Serving Costa Mesa, CA · 50+ Years Experience
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About Robert Squire Bower at a Glance
Robert Squire Bower is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Rutan Tucker Llp. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, civil rights, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California U.S. Court of Ap (1976). Educated at Williams College (B.A., 1969) and University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. 1976 Order of the Coif University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. Thurston Society Member University of California, (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships Associations •Orange County Bar Association. Serves clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Squire Bower
- Robert Squire Bower is a lawyer practicing government & regulatory law, land use/natural resources, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Robert practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Squire Bower's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Squire Bower handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Costa Mesa.
Land Use & Zoning in Costa Mesa
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Civil Litigation in Costa Mesa
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Costa Mesa
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Robert Squire Bower is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
Environmental Law in Costa Mesa
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Robert Squire Bower is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Government & Administrative Law in Costa Mesa
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Costa Mesa
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 Costa Mesa 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 venue, 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.
Costa Mesa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Costa Mesa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Costa Mesa Choose Robert Squire Bower
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Squire Bower's practice in the field of zoning, litigation, civil rights, environmental, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Squire Bower brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering zoning, litigation, and civil rights, Robert Squire Bower can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Costa Mesa
A Costa Mesa-based practice means Robert Squire Bower attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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