Atty. James Edward Brownstein

Atty. James Edward Brownstein

James Edward Brownstein is a lawyer. James received a degree from Melbourne Law School/New York University, and has been licensed for 10 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 10 yrs experience 10 year
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James Edward Brownstein is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in New York (2016) and California (2020). Educated at Melbourne Law School/New York University (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Brownstein is a lawyer
  • James received a degree from Melbourne Law School/New York University, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • James practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, CA

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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 San Francisco 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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James Edward Brownstein's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James Edward Brownstein has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
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Education

Melbourne Law School/New York University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2016
California
Admitted: 2020

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