Atty. James J. Rucker

Atty. James J. Rucker

James J. Rucker is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, personal injury law, social security disability law and 1 other area of law.

Orange Orange 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James J. Rucker at a glance

James J. Rucker is a Member based in Orange, California, practicing at James J. Rucker. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in California (1974). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles J.D. (—) and University of San Francisco B.A. (—). Serands clients in Orange, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James J. Rucker is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, personal injury law, social security disability law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of San Francisco, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at James J. Rucker in Orange, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Rucker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Rucker 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.

James J. Rucker is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James J. Rucker is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James J. Rucker is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Orange 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. Rucker

Where is James J. Rucker's law office located?
James J. Rucker's law practice is located in Orange, California. The firm is James J. Rucker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Rucker handle?
James J. Rucker focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James J. Rucker practiced law?
James J. Rucker has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James J. Rucker go to law school?
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Education

University of California School of Law, Los Angeles J.D.
- In Progress
University of San Francisco B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974

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