About Mr. Jan Adam Greben

Jan Greben is one of the nation's leading environmental litigators and a recognized expert in soil and groundwater contamination. His 30 years of experience includes Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Hazardous Substance Account Act (HSAA), cost recovery, toxic torts, inverse condemnation and public agency oversight disputes, spread among a wide variety of federal, state, regulatory and administrative proceedings. With his expansive knowledge regarding environmental and general civil laws, Mr. Greben practices extensively in the areas of environmental, business, real estate, complex and general civil litigation and many of his cases involve ground-breaking issues. He is an advocate for every client, whether representing a county or small business owner. His support also extends to assist clients obtain insurance coverage and handle coverage disputes relating to their specific cases.

Mr. Greben has first chaired many trials in state and federal courts, as well as facilitated numerous settlements by way of mediation. Since 1988, Mr. Greben has been awarded and maintained the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, in recognition of his skills and expertise, experience, and highest level of professional integrity.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Environmental Law 1
    • Environmental Permitting
  • Litigation 2
    • Civil Litigation
    • Complex Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Products Liability
  • Regulatory Law
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Natural Resources 1
    • Water Law
  • Mesothelioma
  • Other 76
    • Environmental Land Use
    • California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
    • Clean Air Act
    • Clean Water Act
    • Coastal Environmental Law
    • Environmental Dispute Resolution
    • Environmental Due Diligence
    • Environmental Insurance Claims
    • Environmental Litigation
    • Environmental Business Law
    • Environmental Legislative Practice
    • Environmental Penalties
    • Environmental Real Estate
    • Environmental Regulation
    • Gas Pollution
    • Groundwater Contamination
    • Hazardous Materials and Substances
    • Hazardous Materials Management
    • Hazardous Materials Transportation
    • Hazardous Waste
    • Hazardous Waste Liability
    • Hazardous Waste Management
    • Hazardous Waste Permits
    • Hazardous Waste Regulation
    • Indoor Air Quality
    • Pollution
    • Property Remediation
    • Superfund
    • Toxic Chemicals
    • Toxic Substance Liability
    • Toxic Substance Regulation
    • Toxic Substances
    • Underground Storage Tanks
    • Water Pollution
    • Water Quality
    • Defense Litigation
    • E-Discovery
    • Trial Practice
    • Federal Civil Litigation
    • Federal Litigation
    • Regulatory Agency Practice
    • Regulatory Investigations
    • Self Regulatory Agency Investigations
    • Chemical Exposure
    • Toxic Exposure
    • Building and Public Safety Codes
    • Land Use Litigation
    • Water Districts
    • Commercial Property Insurance
    • General Liability
    • Indemnity
    • Insurance Adjuster Liability
    • Insurance Contracts
    • Insurance Coverage
    • Insurance Litigation
    • Insurance Mediation
    • Drainage and Levee
    • Drainage Law
    • Flood Control
    • Breach of Warranty
    • Chemical Explosions
    • Chemical Products Liability
    • Environmental Products Liability
    • Heavy Equipment Products Liability
    • Industrial Products Liability
    • Manufacturers Liability
    • Product Warning Labels
    • Products Liability Defense
    • Adverse Possession
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Occupational Cancer
    • Occupational Disease
    • Radiation Injury
    • Silicosis Litigation
    • Zoning Law
    • Zoning Variances

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Partner
    Firm Name
    Greben Law, A Professional Law Corporation
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Abarca, Raul Valencia, et al. v. Merck & Co., Inc., et al., Case No. CVF07-0388 OWW DLB, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
    City of Modesto v. The Dow Chemical Company, et. al., Case Nos. 999643 & 999345, Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco
    Hinds Investments, L.P., et al. v. Team Enterprises, et al., Case No. CVF 07-00703 LJO GSA, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
    KFD Enterprises v. City of Eureka, et al., Case No. CVF 08-04571 MMC, United States District Court for the Northern District of California
    DTSC v. Payless Cleaners, et al, 368 F. Supp 2d 1069, 2005 United States District LEXIS 7873
    60 ERC (BNA) 1437
    Team Enterprises, LLC v. Western Inv., et.al., Case No. CVF 08-0872 LJO SMS, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
    Team Enterprises, LLC v. Western Inv., et.al., Case No. 10-16916, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
    Voggenthaler v. Maryl
    Square, LLC., 2010 United States District LEXIS 74232 (D. Nev., July 22, 2010).
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1982, California
    1982, 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
    Memberships
    State Bar of California
    Santa Barbara County Bar Association
    Sacramento County Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Santa Clara University
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    San Jose State University
    Class of 1978
    B.A.
    Political Science
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1955
    Los Angeles, California, 1955
    Hobbies & Interests
    Cycling, hiking, and music.

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Senior Partner at Greben Law, A Professional Law Corporation
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351 Paseo Nuevo, Second FloorSanta Barbara, CA 93101U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mr. Jan Adam Greben was admitted in 1982 to the State of California.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mr. Jan Adam Greben is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Federal Claims, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California and United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Mr. Jan Adam Greben has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. Jan Adam Greben attended Santa Clara University.
  • Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?
    Mr. Jan Adam Greben is listed in the Commercial Litigation and Environmental Law section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.