Atty. James Howard Carlin

Atty. James Howard Carlin

James Howard Carlin is a lawyer practicing entertainment law. James received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About James Howard Carlin at a glance

James Howard Carlin is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Law Office of James H. Carlin. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at University of California School of Law at Los Angeles (J.D., 1988) and Stanford University (A.B., 1985). Active member of Beverly Hills Bar Association. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Howard Carlin is a lawyer practicing entertainment law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James H. Carlin in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Howard Carlin's Areas of Practice

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 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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Common questions about James Howard Carlin

Where is James Howard Carlin's law office located?
James Howard Carlin's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Law Office of James H. Carlin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Howard Carlin handle?
James Howard Carlin focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Howard Carlin practiced law?
James Howard Carlin has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James Howard Carlin go to law school?
James Howard Carlin earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.B., 1985).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law at Los Angeles
- 1988
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

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