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Atty. Peter Wethrell James

Atty. Peter Wethrell James

Peter Wethrell James is a lawyer practicing business litigation, school equal protection litigation, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years.

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Profile Summary

About Peter Wethrell James at a glance

Peter Wethrell James is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practforg at Baker & Hostetler LLP. They haand 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in California (1968), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1968), U.S, District Court, Northern District of California (1970), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1974). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1966) and Stanford University (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Wethrell James is a lawyer practicing business litigation, school equal protection litigation, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Peter practices at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Peter Wethrell James's law office located?
Peter Wethrell James's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Baker & Hostetler LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Peter Wethrell James practiced law?
Peter Wethrell James has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Peter Wethrell James go to law school?
Peter Wethrell James earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
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What awards or recognition has Peter Wethrell James receiandd?
Peter Wethrell James's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Yale University
- 1966
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1968
U.S, District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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