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Joan Cassman

Joan L. Cassman

Partner
(415) 995-5021

Intro

Joan has practiced in the field of municipal law for 45 years with Hanson Bridgett. She has also served a number of cities and public agencies as special counsel. For years, she served as one of the Evaluators for the City of San Jose Elections Commission and in that role, she recommended disposition of complaints alleging ethical violations under the San Jose Municipal Code.

Joan understands the art of serving a client as general counsel and how local government agencies function. She is often called upon to provide guidance as special counsel when crises occur, such as employee embezzlements or the misconduct of public officials. Joan has experience in a wide spectrum of issues, including election law, federal funding requirements, environmental and real property matters, railroad operations, purchase of service and franchise agreements, public works projects, municipal finance, and government reorganization matters. She has represented both public and private entities in government proceedings involving all aspects of development, contracts, procurement, and bid protests.

Education

J.D. UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings) ( 1977 )
B.A. Williams College and Wellesley College ( 1974 )

Admissions and Courts

California

Role

Government Ethics Practice Leader

Bar Association of San Francisco, Member

Bay Area City Attorneys Association, former President

San Mateo County Bar Association, Government and Municipal Law Section, Member

Senator Dianne Feinstein's Judicial Advisory Committee for Northern California, Member

California Women Lawyers, Member

Queen's Bench Bar Association, Member

Super Lawyers, State, Local & Municipal; Legislative & Governmental Affairs (2006-2007)