Atty. James K.T. Hunter
Mr. Hunter specializes in business and commercial litigation, including bankruptcy litigation.
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James K.T. Hunter is a bankruptcy attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1976) and New College of Florida (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Hunter specializes in business and commercial litigation, including bankruptcy litigation
- He also has extensive experience in state and federal court appeals
- He is a graduate of New College in Sarasota, Florida, and received his J.D. from Harvard Law School
- Mr. Hunter is admitted to practice in California
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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 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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