Atty. James A. DuCharme

Atty. James A. DuCharme

James A. DuCharme is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, intellectual property law and 4 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James A. DuCharme at a glance

James A. DuCharme is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at DuCharme & Cohen. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1974) and Montana (1976). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1974) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.A., 1970). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A. DuCharme is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, intellectual property law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at DuCharme & Cohen in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James A. DuCharme's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James A. DuCharme is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James A. DuCharme is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 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 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 James A. DuCharme

Where is James A. DuCharme's law office located?
James A. DuCharme's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is DuCharme & Cohen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. DuCharme handle?
James A. DuCharme focuses on trusts, personal injury, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James A. DuCharme practiced law?
James A. DuCharme has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James A. DuCharme go to law school?
James A. DuCharme earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James A. DuCharme for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1974
B.A.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1970

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
Montana
Admitted: 1976

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