Atty. James Allen Edison

Atty. James Allen Edison

James Allen Edison is a lawyer. James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Oakland Oakland 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About James Allen Edison at a glance

James Allen Edison is an Urban Community Economics., Inc. based in Oakland, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1997). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1997) and Harvard University (A.B., 1989). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Allen Edison is a lawyer
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices in Oakland, CA

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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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James Allen Edison's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James Allen Edison has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
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James Allen Edison earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.B., 1989).
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1997
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1997

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