Atty. James Leighton Proffitt
James Leighton Proffitt is a lawyer practicing family law, bankruptcy, trusts & estates. James received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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James Leighton Proffitt is a trusts, family law, and bankruptcy attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Illinois (Inactive) (1974). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1974) and Southern Illinois University (B.S., 1969). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Leighton Proffitt is a lawyer practicing family law, bankruptcy, trusts & estates
- James received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices in San Diego, 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 Diego 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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