Jon Welner
About Jon Welner
Jon Welner is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Jon Welner is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Natural Resources Law
Current Firm: Crowell & Moring LLP
Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1995 and Stanford University, B.A., graduated 1989
Location: San Francisco, CA
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