Jan Nielsen Little
About Jan Nielsen Little
Jan Nielsen Little is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Jan Nielsen Little is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: San Francisco, CA
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