Atty. Scott Nils Castro

Atty. Scott Nils Castro

Scott Nils Castro is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use, litigation and 7 other areas of law. Scott received a M.S. degree from Rutgers University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Scott Nils Castro at a glance

Scott Nils Castro is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1997). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1997) and Rutgers University (M.S. Ecology, 1994). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Nils Castro is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use, litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Scott received a M.S. degree from Rutgers University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Scott practices at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Nils Castro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Nils Castro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

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

Scott Nils Castro is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 San Francisco 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 Scott Nils Castro

Where is Scott Nils Castro's law office located?
Scott Nils Castro's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Nils Castro handle?
Scott Nils Castro focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Nils Castro practiced law?
Scott Nils Castro has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Scott Nils Castro go to law school?
Scott Nils Castro earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (M.S. Ecology, 1994).
How can I contact Scott Nils Castro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1997
M.S. Ecology
Rutgers University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1997

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