Atty. James David Prendergast

Atty. James David Prendergast

James David Prendergast is a lawyer practicing commercial law, debtor-creditor law, corporate law and 1 other area of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1965, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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About James David Prendergast at a glance

James David Prendergast is a business and creditor rights attorney based in Altadena, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (1974) and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1974) and University of California, Berkeley (A.B. University, 1965). Serands clients in Altadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James David Prendergast is a lawyer practicing commercial law, debtor-creditor law, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1965, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Altadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James David Prendergast's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James David Prendergast 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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Creditor Rights & Collections

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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 Altadena 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

Common questions about James David Prendergast

Where is James David Prendergast's law office located?
James David Prendergast's law practice is located in Altadena, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Prendergast handle?
James David Prendergast focuses on business, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James David Prendergast practiced law?
James David Prendergast has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James David Prendergast go to law school?
James David Prendergast earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B. University, 1965).
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1974
A.B. University
University of California, Berkeley
- 1965

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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