Atty. James Joseph Masetti

Atty. James Joseph Masetti

James Joseph Masetti is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities - technology, emerging growth, corporate & securities and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About James Joseph Masetti at a glance

James Joseph Masetti is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Stanford University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Joseph Masetti is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities - technology, emerging growth, corporate & securities and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph Masetti's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph Masetti 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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Securities Law

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Joseph Masetti

Where is James Joseph Masetti's law office located?
James Joseph Masetti's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph Masetti handle?
James Joseph Masetti focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Joseph Masetti practiced law?
James Joseph Masetti has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Joseph Masetti go to law school?
James Joseph Masetti earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact James Joseph Masetti for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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