Atty. James Eberhardt Scarff

Atty. James Eberhardt Scarff

James Eberhardt Scarff is a lawyer practicing utilities, environmental law, general practice. James received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 51 Years Experience 51 year

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About James Eberhardt Scarff at a glance

James Eberhardt Scarff is a Member based in Berkeley, California, practicing at James E. Scarff. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on environmental and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Stanford University (B.A., 1972). Serves clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Eberhardt Scarff is a lawyer practicing utilities, environmental law, general practice
  • James received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at James E. Scarff in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Eberhardt Scarff's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Berkeley 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 venue, 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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Where is James Eberhardt Scarff's law office located?
James Eberhardt Scarff's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. The firm is James E. Scarff. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Eberhardt Scarff handle?
James Eberhardt Scarff focuses on environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Eberhardt Scarff practiced law?
James Eberhardt Scarff has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James Eberhardt Scarff go to law school?
James Eberhardt Scarff earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975

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