Atty. James Elliott Thompson
James Elliott Thompson is a lawyer practicing litigation. James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.
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James Elliott Thompson is a Managing Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at University of California School of Law, Davis (J.D., 2005) and University of Washington (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Elliott Thompson is a lawyer practicing litigation
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
- James practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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