Dylan Crosby, Environmental Attorney in San Francisco, California
focused on Environmental and Litigation
San Francisco, CA
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Dylan Crosby is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Environmental · Litigation
- Handles Environmental and Litigation matters from San Francisco, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).
About Dylan Crosby: Dylan Crosby is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Dylan takes on
Dylan concentrates on environmental and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dylan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental cases in San Francisco, California
Dylan takes environmental matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dylan agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Francisco, California
Dylan takes litigation matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dylan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Dylan Crosby — environmental lawyer in San Francisco
Dylan Crosby is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
Dylan Crosby is an associate in the Real Estate practice at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's San Francisco office. He is a trusted advisor to clients across diverse industries, including, energy, real estate development, construction, transportation, agriculture and timber, mining, and technology companies.
Mr. Crosby regularly advises clients on a variety of sensitive business concerns, from commercial disputes, corporate governance, regulatory inquiries and investigations, to environmental and land use, torts, and class actions. He handles all aspects of civil litigation in state and federal courts across the United States. Mr. Crosby also has extensive experience handling litigation under the California and federal open records laws (e.g., California Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act), and mandamus proceedings under California law.
While attending law school, Dylan specialized in environmental and land use law and graduated with the school's inaugural Environmental Law Certificate, which he helped design the prerequisites for.
Working with Dylan on a environmental matter
Dylan Crosby is an associate in the Real Estate practice at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's San Francisco office. He is a trusted advisor to clients across diverse industries, including, energy, real estate development, construction, transportation, agriculture and timber, mining, and technology companies. Mr. Crosby regularly advises clients on a variety of sensitive business concerns,…
Who Dylan represents
Dylan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental and litigation matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Santa Clara University
J.D. · 2014
Dylan studied at J.D. in Santa Clara University.
Law school and academic background
Dylan completed J.D. in Santa Clara University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dylan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Dylan has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026).
Locations
Dylan Crosby's office in San Francisco
Dylan's primary office is at 101 California Street, Forty-Eighth Floor, San Francisco, California, 94111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
101 California Street, Forty-Eighth Floor
San Francisco, California 94111
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How to hire Dylan Crosby — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dylan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dylan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dylan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dylan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dylan
Dylan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dylan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dylan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dylan Crosby
How much does it cost to hire Dylan for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dylan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dylan offer a free consultation?
Dylan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dylan's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Dylan's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in California typically take?
Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dylan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dylan take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Dylan is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dylan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dylan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dylan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dylan accepting new environmental clients right now?
Dylan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Dylan handles environmental matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified environmental attorneys in that community.
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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