Atty. James Gallagher Mott-Smith

Atty. James Gallagher Mott-Smith

James Gallagher Mott-Smith is a lawyer. James received a degree from University of California Berkeley, Berkeley CA, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 44 yrs experience 44 year
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James Gallagher Mott-Smith is a Member based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at James Gallagher Mott-Smith. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California Berkeley, Berkeley CA (—). Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Gallagher Mott-Smith is a lawyer
  • James received a degree from University of California Berkeley, Berkeley CA, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at James Gallagher Mott-Smith in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park 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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Education

Golden Gate University School of Law J.D.
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University of California Berkeley, Berkeley CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982

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