Atty. Sara E. Fain

Atty. Sara E. Fain

Sara E. Fain is a lawyer practicing environmental law, litigation, administrative law and 2 other areas of law.

Berkeley Berkeley 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Sara E. Fain at a glance

Sara E. Fain is an Attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (2006) and California (2015). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (Doctor, 2005) and Brandeis University, Waltham MA University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables FL (—). Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sara E. Fain is a lawyer practicing environmental law, litigation, administrative law and 2 other areas of law
  • Sara received a degree from Brandeis University, Waltham MA, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Sara practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sara E. Fain's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sara E. Fain handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Sara E. Fain is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative 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 Berkeley 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

Common questions about Sara E. Fain

Where is Sara E. Fain's law office located?
Sara E. Fain's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sara E. Fain handle?
Sara E. Fain focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sara E. Fain practiced law?
Sara E. Fain has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Sara E. Fain go to law school?
Sara E. Fain earned their education at (Doctor, 2005); (—).
How can I contact Sara E. Fain for a consultation?
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Education

Doctor
University of Miami School of Law
- 2005
Brandeis University, Waltham MA University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables FL
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2006
California
Admitted: 2015

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