Atty. James Alan McFall

Atty. James Alan McFall

James Alan McFall is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, business litigation, environmental law and 30 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at San Diego, and has been licensed for 41 years.

San Diego San Diego 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Alan McFall at a glance

James Alan McFall is a Shareholder based in San Diego, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, ssd, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1985) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California (1985). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California J.D. (—) and University of California at San Diego B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of California Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute Association of Business Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Alan McFall is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, business litigation, environmental law and 30 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California at San Diego, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan McFall's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Alan McFall is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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 Alan McFall 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 Alan McFall is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James Alan McFall is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →

Commercial Real Estate

James Alan McFall is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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 Diego 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 Alan McFall

Where is James Alan McFall's law office located?
James Alan McFall's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan McFall handle?
James Alan McFall focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, ssd, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Alan McFall practiced law?
James Alan McFall has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Alan McFall go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has James Alan McFall received?
James Alan McFall's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Hastings College of the Law, University of California J.D.
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University of California at San Diego B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1985

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