Atty. James Gardner Bernald

Atty. James Gardner Bernald

James Gardner Bernald is a lawyer practicing insurance services, business & commercial litigation, environmental and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About James Gardner Bernald at a glance

James Gardner Bernald is an Of Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Ropers Majeski. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit USDC: Central District of California USDC: East (1999) and California (1999). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1999) and Pomona College (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Gardner Bernald is a lawyer practicing insurance services, business & commercial litigation, environmental and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at Ropers Majeski in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Gardner Bernald's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Gardner Bernald is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Los Angeles 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 Gardner Bernald

Where is James Gardner Bernald's law office located?
James Gardner Bernald's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Ropers Majeski. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gardner Bernald handle?
James Gardner Bernald focuses on business, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Gardner Bernald practiced law?
James Gardner Bernald has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Gardner Bernald go to law school?
James Gardner Bernald earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact James Gardner Bernald for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Gardner Bernald received?
James Gardner Bernald's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1999
B.A.
Pomona College
- 1996

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit USDC: Central District of California USDC: East
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 1999

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