Atty. Roy Albert Combs

Atty. Roy Albert Combs

Roy Albert Combs is a lawyer practicing charter schools, governance & leadership, labor & employment and 4 other areas of law. Roy received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Oakland Oakland 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (510) 571-2132

Profile Summary

About Roy Albert Combs at a glance

Roy Albert Combs is a Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, government, and internet. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law in Berkeley (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. Development, 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Alameda County and American (Member, Sections on: Tort and Insurance Practice Litigation Natural Resources Energy Environmental Law Forum Committee on Construction), National and Charles Houston Bar Associations. Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Roy Albert Combs is a lawyer practicing charter schools, governance & leadership, labor & employment and 4 other areas of law
  • Roy received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Roy practices at Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost LLP in Oakland, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Roy Albert Combs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roy Albert Combs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Internet & Cyber 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roy Albert Combs

Where is Roy Albert Combs's law office located?
Roy Albert Combs's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roy Albert Combs handle?
Roy Albert Combs focuses on employment, litigation, government, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Roy Albert Combs practiced law?
Roy Albert Combs has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Roy Albert Combs go to law school?
Roy Albert Combs earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. Development, 1982).
How can I contact Roy Albert Combs for a consultation?
You can contact Roy Albert Combs directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Roy Albert Combs received?
Roy Albert Combs's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law in Berkeley
- 1985
B.A. Development
University of California at Berkeley
- 1982

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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