Atty. James Gerard McGuire

Atty. James Gerard McGuire

James Gerard McGuire is a lawyer practicing intellectual property matters, surety, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Creighton University, U.S.

San Francisco San Francisco 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About James Gerard McGuire at a glance

James Gerard McGuire is an Alaska Legal Servs. Corp. based in San Francisco, California. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1971), District of Columbia (1978), U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (1978), and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1981). Educated at Boston College (J.D. University, 1971) and Creighton University, U.S. Military Academy (B.S. St., 1966). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Gerard McGuire is a lawyer practicing intellectual property matters, surety, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Creighton University, U.S
  • Military Academy in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Gerard McGuire's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Gerard McGuire 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Gerard McGuire

Where is James Gerard McGuire's law office located?
James Gerard McGuire's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gerard McGuire handle?
James Gerard McGuire focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Gerard McGuire practiced law?
James Gerard McGuire has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James Gerard McGuire go to law school?
James Gerard McGuire earned their education at (J.D. University, 1971); (B.S. St., 1966).
How can I contact James Gerard McGuire for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. University
Boston College
- 1971
B.S. St.
Creighton University, U.S. Military Academy
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1988
Alaska
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1989
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1991
California
Admitted: 1993

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