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Atty. James Douglas Demet

Atty. James Douglas Demet

James Douglas Demet is a lawyer practicing business litigation, products liability. James received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Pacific Palisades Pacific Palisades 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James Douglas Demet at a glance

James Douglas Demet is a business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Pacific Palisades, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida including Trial Bar (1988), California (1994), and U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California (1994). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1987) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pacific Palisades, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Douglas Demet is a lawyer practicing business litigation, products liability
  • James received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices in Pacific Palisades, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Douglas Demet's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Douglas Demet 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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Product Liability

James Douglas Demet is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

James Douglas Demet is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

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 Pacific Palisades 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 Douglas Demet

Where is James Douglas Demet's law office located?
James Douglas Demet's law practice is located in Pacific Palisades, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Douglas Demet handle?
James Douglas Demet focuses on business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Douglas Demet practiced law?
James Douglas Demet has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James Douglas Demet go to law school?
James Douglas Demet earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James Douglas Demet for a consultation?
You can contact James Douglas Demet directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Douglas Demet received?
James Douglas Demet's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1987
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1988
California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1994

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