Atty. James Baca
James Baca is a lawyer practicing education law, labor & employment. James received a B.A. degree from Whittier College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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James Baca is a Partner based in Cerritos, California, practicing at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo A Professional Corporation. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment and education. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1983) and Whittier College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Cerritos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Baca is a lawyer practicing education law, labor & employment
- James received a B.A. degree from Whittier College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo A Professional Corporation in Cerritos, CA and 1 other location
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Baca is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
James Baca is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in California →
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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 Cerritos 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 venue, 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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