Jonathan R. "Jon" Bass
About Jonathan R. Bass
Jonathan R. Bass is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1999. Jonathan R. Bass is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1977 and Yale University, B.A., graduated 1970
Location: San Francisco, CA
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