Atty. James J Achermann

Atty. James J Achermann

James J Achermann is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, affirmative action, age discrimination in employment and 91 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Davis in 2000, and has been licensed for 17 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About James J Achermann at a glance

James J Achermann is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Nevin & Absalom. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, sexual harassment, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at University of San Francisco Law School (J.D., 2008) and University of California, Davis (B.A. Political, 2000). Active member of San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James J Achermann is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, affirmative action, age discrimination in employment and 91 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Davis in 2000, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Nevin & Absalom in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James J Achermann's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Contracts

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Sexual Harassment

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Personal Injury

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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 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 J Achermann

Where is James J Achermann's law office located?
James J Achermann's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Nevin & Absalom. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J Achermann handle?
James J Achermann focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, sexual harassment, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James J Achermann practiced law?
James J Achermann has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James J Achermann go to law school?
James J Achermann earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Political, 2000).
How can I contact James J Achermann for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Affirmative Action Age Discrimination In Employment Labor and Employment Age Discrimination Aged And Aging Agreements Americans with Disabilities Act Appellate Practice Civil Appeals Civil Practice Civil Rights Civil Rights Defense Civil Rights Section 1983 Civil Service Collective Bargaining Complex and Multi District Litigation Confidentiality Agreements Constitutional Law Covenants Not To Compete Disability Discrimination Disabled Access Disabled Rights Discrimination Elder Abuse Elder Rights Employee Discipline Employee Drug Testing Employee Privacy Employee Rights Employer Intentional Torts Employer Liability Employer Rights Employment Arbitration Employment At Will Employment Breach Of Contract Employment Civil Rights Employment Claims Employment Class Actions Employment Contracts Employment Defense Employment Disability Discrimination Employment Discrimination Employment Litigation Employment Mediation Employment Rights Employment Termination Equal Employment Opportunity Law Fair Employment Practices Fair Labor Standards Family and Medical Leave Act Federal Civil Practice Federal Employment Law First Amendment Law Freedom Of Religion Gay and Lesbian Rights Handicapped Rights Harassment Human Resources Law Labor Arbitration Labor Law Labor Legislation Labor Relations Labor Strikes Management Employment Law Management Labor Law Minimum Wage Law National Labor Relations Act National Origin Discrimination Negligent Hiring Noncompete Litigation Noncompetition And Non Solicitation Personal Rights Personnel Policies Prevailing Wage Litigation Public Sector Collective Bargaining Public Sector Employment Law Public Sector Labor Relations Race Discrimination Reductions In Force Retaliatory Discharge Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment Title VII Discrimination Unfair Labor Practices Union Contract Negotiations Union Elections Union Labor Law Union Organization Wage and Hour Law Whistleblower Litigation Womens Rights Worker's Compensation Workplace Violence Wrongful Termination

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco Law School
- 2008
B.A. Political
University of California, Davis
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009

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