Atty. James F. Thaxter
James F. Thaxter is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law.
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James F. Thaxter is a business, adr, and appellate attorney based in Fresno, California. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in California (1960) and U.S. Tax Court (1960). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (LL.B., 1959) and Fresno State College (B.A. University, 1956). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Fresno County Bar Association (Secretary, 1965 President, 1976) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James F. Thaxter is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Fresno State College in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
- James practices in Fresno, CA
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James F. Thaxter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James F. Thaxter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James F. Thaxter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James F. Thaxter is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James F. Thaxter is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →
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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 Fresno 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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