Atty. Stephen Douglas Berninger

Atty. Stephen Douglas Berninger

Stephen Douglas Berninger is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Stephen Douglas Berninger at a glance

Stephen Douglas Berninger is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Stephen D. Berninger. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1999) and University of Virginia (B.A. University, 1993). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Douglas Berninger is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Stephen practices at Stephen D. Berninger in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Douglas Berninger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Douglas Berninger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 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 Stephen Douglas Berninger

Where is Stephen Douglas Berninger's law office located?
Stephen Douglas Berninger's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Stephen D. Berninger. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Douglas Berninger handle?
Stephen Douglas Berninger focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Douglas Berninger practiced law?
Stephen Douglas Berninger has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Stephen Douglas Berninger go to law school?
Stephen Douglas Berninger earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. University, 1993).
How can I contact Stephen Douglas Berninger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1999
B.A. University
University of Virginia
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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