Atty. James M Dowd

Atty. James M Dowd

James M Dowd is a lawyer practicing litigation/controversy, appellate and supreme court litigation, intellectual property litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Saint Michael's College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About James M Dowd at a glance

James M Dowd is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997), District of Columbia (2000), and California (2008). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Saint Michael's College (B.A. Political, 1994). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M Dowd is a lawyer practicing litigation/controversy, appellate and supreme court litigation, intellectual property litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Saint Michael's College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at WilmerHale in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James M Dowd's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 M Dowd

Where is James M Dowd's law office located?
James M Dowd's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is WilmerHale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Dowd handle?
James M Dowd focuses on real estate, ip, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James M Dowd practiced law?
James M Dowd has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James M Dowd go to law school?
James M Dowd earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Political, 1994).
How can I contact James M Dowd for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1997
B.A. Political
Saint Michael's College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
California
Admitted: 2008

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