Atty. James Atherton Danse

Atty. James Atherton Danse

James Atherton Danse is a lawyer practicing workers compensation. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

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About James Atherton Danse at a glance

James Atherton Danse is a workers comp attorney based in Richardson, Texas. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in California (inactive) (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1972), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982). Educated at University of San Francisco (LL.B., 1972) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. History, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Richardson, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Atherton Danse is a lawyer practicing workers compensation
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices in Richardson, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Atherton Danse's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richardson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James Atherton Danse's law office located?
James Atherton Danse's law practice is located in Richardson, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Atherton Danse handle?
James Atherton Danse focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Atherton Danse practiced law?
James Atherton Danse has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James Atherton Danse go to law school?
James Atherton Danse earned their education at (LL.B., 1972); (B.A. History, 1969).
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What awards or recognition has James Atherton Danse received?
James Atherton Danse's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
University of San Francisco
- 1972
B.A. History
University of California at Berkeley
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California (inactive)
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1982

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