James H. Colopy
About James H. Colopy
James H. Colopy is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. James H. Colopy is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Current Firm: Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: San Francisco, CA
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