Atty. James H. Gulseth

Atty. James H. Gulseth

James H. (Jim) Gulseth was born and attended high school in Devils Lake, North Dakota and graduated with an A.B. degree from the University of California at Berkeley.

Pleasanton Pleasanton 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James H. Gulseth at a glance

James H. Gulseth is a Managing Partner based in Pleasanton, California, practicing at JGPC Business & Corporate Law. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1974). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of California, Berkeley A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alameda County and Eastern Alameda County. Serands clients in Pleasanton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James H. (Jim) Gulseth was born and attended high school in Devils Lake, North Dakota and graduated with an A.B. degree from the University of California at Berkeley
  • Jim earned his JD degree at the University of California Hastings School of Law in San Francisco and is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S
  • Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • He is a member of the Corporations, Business Transactions, Securities and Tax and Intellectual Property Sections of the State Bar of California
  • Jim’s reported cases include PACKER TRANSPORTATION CO v
  • USA, 596 F.2d 891
  • PLATTS v
  • SACRAMENTO NORTHERN RAILWAY, 253 Cal
  • Rptr. 269, 205 Cal
  • App. 3d 1025
  • Jim has assisted hundreds of business start ups, including many significant start-ups such as Pleasanton’s Phosistor Technologies, Inc., that raised over $15 million in Series A and B offerings
  • Jim is a member of the State Bar of California, the Alameda County Bar Association, and a member and past President of the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association
  • Jim is a member and a past President of the Rotary Club of Pleasanton and the Rotary Club of Pleasanton Foundation
  • He is also a founder and past member of the Board of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, a founder, past officer and past member of the Advisory Committee for Pleasanton Partnerships in Education, a member of the advisory board of Dublin Partnerships in Education, a member of the Board of the Museum on Main, a founding officer and director of Pleasanton Heat, a track and field and running club, and a member of the Berkeley Yacht Club
  • Jim's practice areas iniclude asset protection, business contracts and transactions, business law, business start-ups and formation, corporation law and incorporation, limited partnership and family limited partnership law, limited liability company law, and real estate law and litigation

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Gulseth's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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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 Pleasanton 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

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Where is James H. Gulseth's law office located?
James H. Gulseth's law practice is located in Pleasanton, California. The firm is JGPC Business & Corporate Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Gulseth handle?
James H. Gulseth focuses on formation, contracts, family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James H. Gulseth practiced law?
James H. Gulseth has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James H. Gulseth go to law school?
James H. Gulseth earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (—).
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What awards or recognition has James H. Gulseth received?
James H. Gulseth's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of Law
- 1974
University of California, Berkeley A.B.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1974

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