Atty. Thomas Chavasant Zeleny

Atty. Thomas Chavasant Zeleny

Thomas Chavasant Zeleny is a lawyer practicing litigation, government, land use & zoning and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years.

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About Thomas Chavasant Zeleny at a glance

Thomas Chavasant Zeleny is a zoning, litigation, government, adr, and appellate attorney based in Napa, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1995). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1987). Serands clients in Napa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Chavasant Zeleny is a lawyer practicing litigation, government, land use & zoning and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Thomas practices in Napa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Chavasant Zeleny's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Chavasant Zeleny handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Thomas Chavasant Zeleny is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Thomas Chavasant Zeleny is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Napa 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 Thomas Chavasant Zeleny

Where is Thomas Chavasant Zeleny's law office located?
Thomas Chavasant Zeleny's law practice is located in Napa, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Chavasant Zeleny handle?
Thomas Chavasant Zeleny focuses on zoning, litigation, government, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Chavasant Zeleny practiced law?
Thomas Chavasant Zeleny has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Thomas Chavasant Zeleny go to law school?
Thomas Chavasant Zeleny earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 1994
B.S.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1995

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