Atty. Charles E James
Mr. Charles E James is a lawyer practicing public finance, community development & affordable housing, healthcare reform and 3 other areas of law.
Community Development & Affordable Housing & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 53+ Years Experience
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About Charles E James at a Glance
Charles E James is a Partner based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Squire Patton Boggs. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, securities, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and District of Columbia Circuits U.S. District Court, District (1973). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D., 1973) and Occidental College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Arizona American Bar Association (Business Law, Law Practice Management Sections) National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Charles E James
- Mr. Charles E James is a lawyer practicing public finance, community development & affordable housing, healthcare reform and 3 other areas of law
- Charles received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Charles practices at Squire Patton Boggs in Phoenix, AZ
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Charles E James's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles E James handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Business & Corporate Law in Phoenix
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Securities Law in Phoenix
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Government & Administrative Law in Phoenix
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Health Care Law in Phoenix
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Charles E James
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Charles E James's practice in the field of business, securities, government, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Charles E James brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, securities, and government, Charles E James can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Charles E James attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Charles E James Handles in Phoenix
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