Atty. James Claud Harvey

Atty. James Claud Harvey

James Claud Harvey is a lawyer practicing trust litigation, civil trial, elder abuse and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Irvine Irvine 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James Claud Harvey at a glance

James Claud Harvey is a trusts, probate, personal injury, business, and bankruptcy attorney based in Irvine, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in California (1989), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1993). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1989) and University of California, Irvine (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Claud Harvey is a lawyer practicing trust litigation, civil trial, elder abuse and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Claud Harvey's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Claud Harvey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Claud Harvey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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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 Irvine 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 Claud Harvey

Where is James Claud Harvey's law office located?
James Claud Harvey's law practice is located in Irvine, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Claud Harvey handle?
James Claud Harvey focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Claud Harvey practiced law?
James Claud Harvey has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Claud Harvey go to law school?
James Claud Harvey earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James Claud Harvey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1989
B.A.
University of California, Irvine
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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