Atty. Robert William Drane
Robert William Drane is a lawyer practicing business litigation, petroleum marketing practice, legislative practice. Robert received a M.A. degree from University of Calgary, Canada in 1971, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Robert William Drane is a business, litigation, and government attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Boalt Hall, School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1982) and University of Calgary, Canada (M.A. University, 1971). Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert William Drane is a lawyer practicing business litigation, petroleum marketing practice, legislative practice
- Robert received a M.A. degree from University of Calgary, Canada in 1971, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Robert practices in Oakland, CA
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Robert William Drane's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert William Drane handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert William Drane is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert William Drane is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Robert William Drane is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →
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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 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.
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