Atty. James Edward Anderson

Atty. James Edward Anderson

James Edward Anderson is a lawyer practicing real estate, hospitality and leisure, corporate and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

East Palo Alto East Palo Alto 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Anderson at a glance

James Edward Anderson is a Partner based in East Palo Alto, California, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1989) and Stanford University (B.A. Quantitative, 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Palo Alto Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in East Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Edward Anderson is a lawyer practicing real estate, hospitality and leisure, corporate and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices at DLA Piper LLP in East Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Anderson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Edward Anderson 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Edward Anderson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Edward Anderson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

James Edward Anderson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 East Palo Alto 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 Edward Anderson

Where is James Edward Anderson's law office located?
James Edward Anderson's law practice is located in East Palo Alto, California. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Anderson handle?
James Edward Anderson focuses on business, real estate, m&a, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Edward Anderson practiced law?
James Edward Anderson has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Edward Anderson go to law school?
James Edward Anderson earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Quantitative, 1986).
How can I contact James Edward Anderson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Edward Anderson received?
James Edward Anderson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1989
B.A. Quantitative
Stanford University
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989

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