Atty. Robert Steven Span
Robert Span specializes in complex business and employment litigation, with a particular emphasis on aviation-related matters. He is a 1971 graduate of the Yale Law School, and received his AB Degree, Phi Beta Kappa, from Dartmouth College.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 55+ Years Experience
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About Robert Steven Span at a Glance
Robert Steven Span is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Steinbrecher And Span Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, breach of contract, and class action. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (Inactive) (1971) and California (1976). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1971) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Steven Span
- Robert Span specializes in complex business and employment litigation, with a particular emphasis on aviation-related matters
- He is a 1971 graduate of the Yale Law School, and received his AB Degree, Phi Beta Kappa, from Dartmouth College
- For over thirty years, Mr. Span has represented major airlines and Airlines For America in a variety of litigation, contract, and regulatory matters
- He is particularly experienced in issues concerning the economics of the aviation industry, the airline/airport relationship, federal and local regulation of airlines and airports, and airline labor and employment
- Mr. Span has had substantial experience in many areas of litigation, including antitrust, contract, employment, regulated industries, securities, intellectual property and unfair competition
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Steven Span's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Steven Span handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Contracts in Los Angeles
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Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert Steven Span is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Breach of Contract in Los Angeles
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Class Action in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Robert Steven Span
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 Steven Span's practice in the field of contracts, employment, business, breach of contract, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Steven Span brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Hampshire (Inactive) and California, Robert Steven Span can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, employment, and business, Robert Steven Span can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Robert Steven Span 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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Common Legal Issues Robert Steven Span Handles in Los Angeles
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