Atty. James Holmes Claffey

Atty. James Holmes Claffey

James Holmes Claffey is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation. James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James Holmes Claffey at a glance

James Holmes Claffey is a Founding Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Shaw Jacobsmeyer Crain Claffey. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. History, 1987). Active member of State Bar of California Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association San Francisco Industrial Claims Association North Bay Workers' Compensation Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Holmes Claffey is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Shaw · Jacobsmeyer · Crain · Claffey in San Francisco, 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 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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James Holmes Claffey's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Shaw Jacobsmeyer Crain Claffey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has James Holmes Claffey practiced law?
James Holmes Claffey has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
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James Holmes Claffey earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. History, 1987).
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1990
B.A. History
University of California, Berkeley
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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