Atty. James A. Hagel

Atty. James A. Hagel

James A. Hagel is a lawyer practicing real estate law, business law, litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Seal Beach Seal Beach 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (562) 580-3306 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James A. Hagel at a glance

James A. Hagel is a Member based in Seal Beach, California, practicing at James A. Hagel. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1974). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1973) and California State University, Long Beach (B.S. California, 1965). Serands clients in Seal Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Hagel is a lawyer practicing real estate law, business law, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1965, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at James A. Hagel in Seal Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Hagel's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James A. Hagel is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James A. Hagel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Seal Beach 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. Hagel

Where is James A. Hagel's law office located?
James A. Hagel's law practice is located in Seal Beach, California. The firm is James A. Hagel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Hagel handle?
James A. Hagel focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James A. Hagel practiced law?
James A. Hagel has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James A. Hagel go to law school?
James A. Hagel earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S. California, 1965).
How can I contact James A. Hagel for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Hagel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1973
B.S. California
California State University, Long Beach
- 1965

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974

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