Atty. James Andrew Sonne

Atty. James Andrew Sonne

James Andrew Sonne is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, employment & labor, employee benefits. James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1997, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Encino Encino 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James Andrew Sonne at a glance

James Andrew Sonne is an Associate based in Encino, California, practicing at Horvitz And Levy Llp. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997), Michigan (2002), and California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Circuits U.S. Supreme Court (2007). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1997) and Duke University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Andrew Sonne is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, employment & labor, employee benefits
  • James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1997, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Horvitz & Levy LLP in Encino, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Andrew Sonne's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Andrew Sonne is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Encino 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 Andrew Sonne

Where is James Andrew Sonne's law office located?
James Andrew Sonne's law practice is located in Encino, California. The firm is Horvitz And Levy Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Andrew Sonne handle?
James Andrew Sonne focuses on employment, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Andrew Sonne practiced law?
James Andrew Sonne has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Andrew Sonne go to law school?
James Andrew Sonne earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact James Andrew Sonne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1997
B.A.
Duke University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
Michigan
Admitted: 2002
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Circuits U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2007

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