Atty. James J. Kim

Atty. James J. Kim

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

San Francisco San Francisco 20 yrs experience 20 year
Call (415) 956-1000 Book Appointment

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About James J. Kim at a glance

James J. Kim is a Staff Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Lieff Cabraser Heimann And Bernstein Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in California (2006) and Hawaii (2007). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law, California (J.D. International, 2006) and University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii (M.A. Economics, 2000). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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

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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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Where is James J. Kim's law office located?
James J. Kim'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 J. Kim practiced law?
James J. Kim has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did James J. Kim go to law school?
James J. Kim earned their education at (J.D. International, 2006); (M.A. Economics, 2000).
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Education

J.D. International
Santa Clara University School of Law, California
- 2006
M.A. Economics
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006
Hawaii
Admitted: 2007

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