Atty. James J. Masetti
James J. Masetti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law.
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About James J. Masetti at a glance
James J. Masetti is a business attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Pillsbury. Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J. Masetti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law
- James J., who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Palo Alto 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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