Atty. Debra Lynn James

Atty. Debra Lynn James

Debra Lynn James is a lawyer practicing real estate law, corporate law, business law and 2 other areas of law. Debra received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Beverly Hills Beverly Hills 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra Lynn James at a glance

Debra Lynn James is a Partner based in Beverly Hills, California, practicing at Ervin Cohen And Jessup Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1983) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1979). Active member of National Health Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Debra Lynn James is a lawyer practicing real estate law, corporate law, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Debra practices at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP in Beverly Hills, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Lynn James's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra Lynn James 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Debra Lynn James is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Beverly Hills 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 Debra Lynn James

Where is Debra Lynn James's law office located?
Debra Lynn James's law practice is located in Beverly Hills, California. The firm is Ervin Cohen And Jessup Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Lynn James handle?
Debra Lynn James focuses on business, real estate, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Debra Lynn James practiced law?
Debra Lynn James has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Debra Lynn James go to law school?
Debra Lynn James earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Debra Lynn James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1983
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983

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