Atty. James Ira Silverstein

Atty. James Ira Silverstein

James Ira Silverstein is a lawyer practicing personal injury, trucking accidents, transportation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James Ira Silverstein at a glance

James Ira Silverstein is a Partner based in San Francisco, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, insurance, and aviation. Admitted to practice in California (1989), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1993), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1999). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1989) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. Geology, 1985). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Ira Silverstein is a lawyer practicing personal injury, trucking accidents, transportation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Ira Silverstein's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Ira Silverstein is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

James Ira Silverstein is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in California →

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 Ira Silverstein

Where is James Ira Silverstein's law office located?
James Ira Silverstein's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ira Silverstein handle?
James Ira Silverstein focuses on personal injury, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Ira Silverstein practiced law?
James Ira Silverstein has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Ira Silverstein go to law school?
James Ira Silverstein earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Geology, 1985).
How can I contact James Ira Silverstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1989
B.A. Geology
University of California at Berkeley
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1999

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