Atty. James Christopher Garahan

Atty. James Christopher Garahan

James Christopher Garahan is a lawyer practicing partnership, mergers & acquisitions, international tax and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1967, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James Christopher Garahan at a glance

James Christopher Garahan is a Counsel based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, international tax, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Haverford College (B.A. University, 1967). Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Christopher Garahan is a lawyer practicing partnership, mergers & acquisitions, international tax and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1967, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Christopher Garahan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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International Tax

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Menlo Park 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 Christopher Garahan

Where is James Christopher Garahan's law office located?
James Christopher Garahan's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is McDermott Will & Emery LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Christopher Garahan handle?
James Christopher Garahan focuses on business, tax, m&a, international tax, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Christopher Garahan practiced law?
James Christopher Garahan has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Christopher Garahan go to law school?
James Christopher Garahan earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. University, 1967).
How can I contact James Christopher Garahan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
- 1980
B.A. University
Haverford College
- 1967

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980

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