Atty. James Joseph Ostertag
James Joseph Ostertag is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation. James received a B.B.S. degree from University of Hawaii in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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James Joseph Ostertag is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1992) and Hawaii (2010). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Hawaii (B.B.S., 1985). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Joseph Ostertag is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation
- James received a B.B.S. degree from University of Hawaii in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in San Francisco, CA
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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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