Atty. James Edward Herman

Atty. James Edward Herman

James Edward Herman is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, lender liability, employment litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Santa Maria Santa Maria 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Herman at a glance

James Edward Herman is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Santa Maria, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at California Western Law School (J.D. New, 1975) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Santa Maria, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Edward Herman is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, lender liability, employment litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in Santa Maria, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Herman's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Edward Herman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Edward Herman is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

James Edward Herman 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 Santa Maria 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 Herman

Where is James Edward Herman's law office located?
James Edward Herman's law practice is located in Santa Maria, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Herman handle?
James Edward Herman focuses on employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Edward Herman practiced law?
James Edward Herman has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Edward Herman go to law school?
James Edward Herman earned their education at (J.D. New, 1975); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James Edward Herman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. New
California Western Law School
- 1975
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1971

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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