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Biography
I am one of the nation’s leading environmental litigators and a recognized expert in soil and groundwater contamination issues. My 28 years of experience has been spread among a wide variety of federal, state and administrative proceedings. I also practice extensively in the areas of business, real estate, and general civil litigation and many of my cases involve ground-breaking issues. Since 1988, I have been awarded and maintained, the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell® , in recognition of my skills and expertise, experience, and highest level of professional : 1982, California and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; 1987, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1988, U.S. Claims Court; 1991, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California; 1997, U. S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Environmental and Natural Resources
40%
44 years
Litigation
25%
44 years
Real Estate
20%
44 years
Business
15%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 43 years
State: California
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Greben & Associates
125 E. De La Guerra St., Suite. 203, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Greben & Associates
400 Capitol Mall, Suite 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814-4434
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Posted by americlean | September 15, 2010
Knowledgeable on dry cleaner issues
I worked with Mr. Greben in the Santa Barbara Office. He was extremely knowledgable on issues of PERC and groundwater contamination. I had interviewed other firms, but Greben and Associates had the most experience. They are doing a fantastic job, and were able to obtain insurance coverage and red...
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Experience
Honors
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Rating,
Work Experience
2000 - 2010
Partner, Greben & Associates
1993 - 2000
Partner, Scharff & Greben
Associations
2000 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar Association
1982 - Present
State Bar of California
Sacramento County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
California Dept of Toxic Substance Control v. Payless Cleaners et al
Favorable
Education
1981
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2008
Farbricare 2008 Trade Show
Remediation, insurance policies, and legal decisions, current cleanup trends.
Languages
English