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Jethro Sanford BuschLitigation Attorney in San Francisco, CA
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Contact
Email
jbusch@samlaw.net
Phone
(415) 969-3083
Website
Address
San Francisco, CA, US
Professional
About
Jethro Sanford Busch is a seasoned attorney based in San Francisco, California, bringing over four decades of experience in personal injury and real estate law. A proud alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in 1978, Jethro further honed his legal expertise at Tulane University Law School, from which he graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 1981. Throughout his distinguished career, Jethro has established himself as a leading figure in the legal community, particularly in the realms of real estate and civil litigation. He served as co-chair of the State Bar’s landlord-tenant subsection and was a vital member of the Executive Committee for the State Bar Real Property Law Section. His commitment to legal education is demonstrated through his extensive experience teaching numerous MCLE classes on various real estate and litigation topics, including presentations at the prestigious State Bar Annual Meeting. Jethro excels in representing clients during arbitration and litigation, but he is equally dedicated to helping clients avoid disputes through proactive legal advice. He skillfully assists clients with negotiating and drafting contracts, as well as providing representation in mediation to facilitate informal resolutions. Jethro's comprehensive understanding of personal injury and real estate law, combined with his commitment to client advocacy, makes him a trusted ally for individuals and businesses navigating complex legal matters in California.
About Litigation Law
Litigation attorneys represent clients in civil lawsuits, handling all aspects of disputes from filing through trial and appeal. They are skilled advocates in and out of the courtroom. Common matters include civil disputes, business litigation, contract disputes, appeals.
Credentials
Education
1981 Tulane University Law School JD 1978 University of California, Berkeley Bachelors
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2015 California Real Property Journal MCLE Self-Study Article: Recognition of Hostile Housing Environment Claims Under the Federal Fair Housing Act and California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Vol. 33, No. 1, 2015 [co-author with Robert Salinas and Anna Liu] 2007 California Real Property Journal Read Alert: Action Apartment Association Case May Bar Many Wrongful Eviction Lawsuits, Vol. 25, No. 3, 2007 2003 California Real Property Journal Noticing A Change: California Civil Code Section 827 Re-Visited 1999 California Real Property Journal Draconian or Clever? "Private" Statutes of Limitation Revisited, Fall 1999
Associations
1990 - Present U.S. Supreme Court Member 1988 - Present U.S. District Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Member 1981 - Present American Bar Association Member 1981 - Present U.S. District Court, N.D. California Member 2002 - 2007 Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of California Vice Chair (2004-2005)
Speaking
2012 State Bar of California Lease Workouts - MCLE at 2012 Annual Meeting 2011 State Bar of California Foreclosure, etc. - MCLE at 2011 RPLS Retreat 2010 State Bar of California Real Estate Market Downturn: Good Thing for Landlords-Bad Thing for Tenants? State Bar Annual Meeting 2008 State Bar of California Please Take Notice: Drafting and Serving Effective Tenancy Notices, State Bar Education Institute 2007 State Bar of California Righteous or Wrongful Evictions 2007: Strategies for Successfully Representing Your Client, State Bar Annual Meeting
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Updated: Oct 28, 2026