Atty. James Alexander Nicholas
James Alexander Nicholas is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, tort litigation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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James Alexander Nicholas is a personal injury, family law, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distric (1996). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Alexander Nicholas is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, tort litigation and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
- James practices in Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas Explained
James Alexander Nicholas's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Alexander Nicholas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Alexander Nicholas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Alexander Nicholas is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Alexander Nicholas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Alexander Nicholas is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Alexander Nicholas 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 Santa Monica 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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