Atty. James David Kidston
James David Kidston is a lawyer practicing business, entertainment. James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years.
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James David Kidston is a business and entertainment attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 2007) and University of Michigan (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James David Kidston is a lawyer practicing business, entertainment
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
- James practices in Santa Monica, CA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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 Santa Monica 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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