Atty. James Jeffrey Thompson

Atty. James Jeffrey Thompson

James Jeffrey Thompson is a lawyer practicing corporate, emerging growth/venture capital, joint ventures and strategic alliances and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About James Jeffrey Thompson at a glance

James Jeffrey Thompson is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at University of Southern California Law School (J.D., 1998) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1995). Active member of 2005-2009, Memberships •Los Angeles County Bar Association •American Bar Association •Association for Corporate Growth •Los Angeles Venture Association •State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Corporations Committee. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Jeffrey Thompson is a lawyer practicing corporate, emerging growth/venture capital, joint ventures and strategic alliances and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Sheppard Mullin in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Jeffrey Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Los Angeles 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 Jeffrey Thompson

Where is James Jeffrey Thompson's law office located?
James Jeffrey Thompson's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Jeffrey Thompson handle?
James Jeffrey Thompson focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Jeffrey Thompson practiced law?
James Jeffrey Thompson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Jeffrey Thompson go to law school?
James Jeffrey Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California Law School
- 1998
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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