Atty. Brian James Recor

Atty. Brian James Recor

Brian James Recor is a lawyer practicing class action defense, litigation, international law and 4 other areas of law. Brian received a degree from Georgetown University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian James Recor at a glance

Brian James Recor is an Associate based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in California (2003), Paris, France (2004), and Florida (2015). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 2003) and Georgetown University (B.S.F.S., 1998). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian James Recor is a lawyer practicing class action defense, litigation, international law and 4 other areas of law
  • Brian received a degree from Georgetown University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Brian practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian James Recor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian James Recor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian James Recor

Where is Brian James Recor's law office located?
Brian James Recor's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian James Recor handle?
Brian James Recor focuses on business, class action, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian James Recor practiced law?
Brian James Recor has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Brian James Recor go to law school?
Brian James Recor earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S.F.S., 1998).
How can I contact Brian James Recor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 2003
B.S.F.S.
Georgetown University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003
Paris, France
Admitted: 2004
Florida
Admitted: 2015

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