Rachel B. Hooper
About Rachel B. Hooper
Rachel B. Hooper is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Rachel B. Hooper is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Current Firm: Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: San Francisco, CA
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