Atty. James Barton Duncan

Atty. James Barton Duncan

James Barton Duncan is a lawyer practicing communications & media. James received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About James Barton Duncan at a glance

James Barton Duncan is a City Attys. Off. based in San Francisco, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1984). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1984) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Barton Duncan is a lawyer practicing communications & media
  • James received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Barton Duncan's Areas of Practice

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 San Francisco 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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Where is James Barton Duncan's law office located?
James Barton Duncan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Barton Duncan handle?
James Barton Duncan focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Barton Duncan practiced law?
James Barton Duncan has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James Barton Duncan go to law school?
James Barton Duncan earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1984
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984

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