Atty. James Clough

Atty. James Clough

James Clough is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, private equity and venture capital and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Siena College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James Clough at a glance

James Clough is a Partner based in San Francisco, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), District of Columbia (1979), and California (1981). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D. New, 1975) and Siena College (B.S., 1972). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Clough is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, private equity and venture capital and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Siena College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Clough's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Clough 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Clough's law office located?
James Clough's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Clough handle?
James Clough focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Clough practiced law?
James Clough has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Clough go to law school?
James Clough earned their education at (J.D. New, 1975); (B.S., 1972).
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Education

J.D. New
Albany Law School
- 1975
B.S.
Siena College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
California
Admitted: 1981

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