Tay C. Via
About Tay C. Via
Tay C. Via is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Tay C. Via is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: San Francisco, CA
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