Atty. James Matthew Penning
James Matthew Penning is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, family law, litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Wartburg College in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years.
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James Matthew Penning is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2004). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Wartburg College (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Matthew Penning is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, family law, litigation and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Wartburg College in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years
- James practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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