Atty. James Herd

Atty. James Herd

James Herd is a staff attorney in the San Francisco office of Lieff Cabraser.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (415) 956-1000

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About James Herd at a glance

James Herd is a Staff Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Lieff Cabraser Heimann And Bernstein Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California (J.D. Publication, 1992) and California State University, Sacramento, California (B.A., 1989). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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James Herd is a staff attorney in the San Francisco office of Lieff Cabraser

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 venue, 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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Where is James Herd's law office located?
James Herd's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Lieff Cabraser Heimann And Bernstein Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has James Herd practiced law?
James Herd has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James Herd go to law school?
James Herd earned their education at (J.D. Publication, 1992); (B.A., 1989).
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Education

J.D. Publication
Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
- 1992
B.A.
California State University, Sacramento, California
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995

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