Atty. Frederick James Carr
Frederick James Carr is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, admiralty law, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law. Frederick received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1979, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Admiralty Law & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Frederick James Carr at a Glance
Frederick James Carr is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Cox, Wootton, Lerner, Griffin & Hansen, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, construction, product liability, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1991) and Boston University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California American Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Association of Defense Counsel Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick James Carr
- Frederick James Carr is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, admiralty law, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Frederick received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1979, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Frederick practices at Cox, Wootton, Lerner, Griffin & Hansen, LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Frederick James Carr's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick James Carr handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Construction Law in San Francisco
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Product Liability in San Francisco
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Civil Litigation in San Francisco
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in San Francisco
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 San Francisco 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 venue, 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-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 San Francisco Choose Frederick James Carr
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 Frederick James Carr's practice in the field of business, construction, product liability, litigation, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frederick James Carr brings 35+ 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, construction, and product liability, Frederick James Carr can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Frederick James Carr 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 Frederick James Carr Handles in San Francisco
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