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James H. Colopy

James H. Colopy,
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jcolopy@fbm.com
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James H. Colopy
Partner
James H. Colopy
jcolopy@fbm.com
San Francisco 415.954.4978
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  • Consumer Products + Manufacturing
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Education

  • Stanford Law School  (J.D., 1994)
  • Harvard University  (A.B., 1990)

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  • California

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  • Supreme Court of the United States, 2023

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April 25, 2024
The Long Reach of CERCLA: Ninth Circuit Clarifies that Prohibition on Double Recovery No Bar to CERCLA Liability and Related Future Response Costs
July 28, 2016
New Ninth Circuit Decision Precluding CERCLA Liability for Airborne Emissions
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Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition

Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 40 lawyers received recognition in the 2027 edition of  The Best Lawyers in America ®. Additionally, 15 Farella lawyers were named in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®...

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Technology Companies Have Been Saying This for Years — Now It's on the Record

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