Atty. James Bret Klein

Atty. James Bret Klein

James Bret Klein is a lawyer. James received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James Bret Klein at a glance

James Bret Klein is an attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in California (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco (J.D., 1992) and University of Massachusetts, Amherst (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Bret Klein is a lawyer
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

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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James Bret Klein's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James Bret Klein has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
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James Bret Klein earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco
- 1992
B.A.
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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