Alan C. Gennis
About Alan C. Gennis
Alan C. Gennis is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Alan C. Gennis is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: San Francisco, CA
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