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.
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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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- 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
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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 attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James Eberhardt Scarff is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
James Eberhardt Scarff is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in California →
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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 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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