Atty. James Erwin Topinka
James Erwin Topinka is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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James Erwin Topinka is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.M. Stanford, 1976) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Erwin Topinka is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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James Erwin Topinka is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →
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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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