Atty. James Alan Otto

Atty. James Alan Otto

James Alan Otto is a lawyer practicing sexual harassment, employment law, discrimination and 1 other area of law. James received a M.B.A. degree from National University in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Northridge Northridge 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About James Alan Otto at a glance

James Alan Otto is a Member based in Northridge, California, practicing at Law Offices of James A. Otto. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and National University (M.B.A. St., 1981). Active member of State Bar of California Los Angeles County Bar Association. Serands clients in Northridge, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Alan Otto is a lawyer practicing sexual harassment, employment law, discrimination and 1 other area of law
  • James received a M.B.A. degree from National University in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of James A. Otto in Northridge, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan Otto's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Alan Otto is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

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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 Northridge 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 Otto

Where is James Alan Otto's law office located?
James Alan Otto's law practice is located in Northridge, California. The firm is Law Offices of James A. Otto. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan Otto handle?
James Alan Otto focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Alan Otto practiced law?
James Alan Otto has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Alan Otto go to law school?
James Alan Otto earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (M.B.A. St., 1981).
How can I contact James Alan Otto for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1989
M.B.A. St.
National University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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