Atty. James Alan Shore

Atty. James Alan Shore

James Alan Shore is a lawyer practicing business crimes, civil litigation, intellectual property law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James Alan Shore at a glance

James Alan Shore is a Partner based in San Francisco, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Alan Shore is a lawyer practicing business crimes, civil litigation, intellectual property law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan Shore's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

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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 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 Alan Shore

Where is James Alan Shore's law office located?
James Alan Shore's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan Shore handle?
James Alan Shore focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Alan Shore practiced law?
James Alan Shore has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James Alan Shore go to law school?
James Alan Shore earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James Alan Shore for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Alan Shore received?
James Alan Shore's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1982

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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