Atty. James Colbert Packer
James Colbert Packer is a lawyer practicing general liability, products liability, government. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.
General Liability & More Attorney · Serving San Bernardino, CA · 49+ Years Experience
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About James Colbert Packer at a Glance
James Colbert Packer is a Partner based in San Bernardino, California, practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on product liability and government. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Board of Trial Advocates. Serves clients in San Bernardino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Colbert Packer
- James Colbert Packer is a lawyer practicing general liability, products liability, government
- James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in San Bernardino, CA
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Product Liability in San Bernardino
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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 Bernardino 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 venue, 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.
San Bernardino Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in San Bernardino Choose James Colbert Packer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Colbert Packer's practice in the field of product liability and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Colbert Packer brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering product liability and government, James Colbert Packer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Bernardino
A San Bernardino-based practice means James Colbert Packer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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