Atty. James Alan Dorskind
James Alan Dorskind is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, appeals, legal ethics. James received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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James Alan Dorskind is a litigation and appellate attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978). Educated at University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 1978) and Cornell University (A.B., 1975). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Alan Dorskind is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, appeals, legal ethics
- James received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices in Oakland, CA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Oakland 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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