Atty. James David Caven

Atty. James David Caven

James David Caven is a lawyer practicing trial practice, civil practice, real estate and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from Kansas State Teachers College in 1965, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Sunrise Beach Sunrise Beach 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About James David Caven at a glance

James David Caven is a real estate, litigation, and aviation attorney based in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Kansas State Teachers College (B.S. Business, 1965). Serands clients in Sunrise Beach, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James David Caven is a lawyer practicing trial practice, civil practice, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Kansas State Teachers College in 1965, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices in Sunrise Beach, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James David Caven's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sunrise Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James David Caven

Where is James David Caven's law office located?
James David Caven's law practice is located in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Caven handle?
James David Caven focuses on real estate, litigation, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James David Caven practiced law?
James David Caven has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James David Caven go to law school?
James David Caven earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S. Business, 1965).
How can I contact James David Caven for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 1979
B.S. Business
Kansas State Teachers College
- 1965

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995
Missouri
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern a
Admitted: 2003

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