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Atty. James D Watson

Atty. James D Watson

Mr. James D Watson is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, elder law.

Napa Napa 18 yrs experience 18 year
Call (707) 415-1253

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About James D Watson at a glance

James D Watson is an Associate based in Napa, California, practforg at Gaw Van Male Smith Myers And Miroglio Plc. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008) and Oregon (2024). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (JD, 2008) and Linfield College, McMinnville OR McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific, CA (โ€”). Serands clients in Napa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. James D Watson is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, elder law
  • James received a degree from Linfield College, McMinnville OR, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices at Gaw, Van Male, Smith, Myers & Miroglio, PLC in Napa, CA

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Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Napa 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 substantiand 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 D Watson's law practice is located in Napa, California. The firm is Gaw Van Male Smith Myers And Miroglio Plc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James D Watson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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James D Watson earned their education at (JD, 2008); (โ€”).
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Education

JD
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 2008
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Linfield College, McMinnville OR McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008
Oregon
Admitted: 2024

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