Atty. William Brian Rostov

Atty. William Brian Rostov

William Brian Rostov is a lawyer practicing environmental law. William received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About William Brian Rostov at a glance

William Brian Rostov is an Earthjustice based in San Francisco, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1996) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1996) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Brian Rostov is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Brian Rostov's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Brian Rostov 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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Where is William Brian Rostov's law office located?
William Brian Rostov's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Brian Rostov handle?
William Brian Rostov focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Brian Rostov practiced law?
William Brian Rostov has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did William Brian Rostov go to law school?
William Brian Rostov earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1996
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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