Atty. James Michael Hurley

Atty. James Michael Hurley

James Michael Hurley is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense law, personal injury law and 1 other area of law. James received a A.A. degree from Glendale Community College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Fresno Fresno 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James Michael Hurley at a glance

James Michael Hurley is a personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Fresno, California. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1980) and Glendale Community College (A.A. University, 1975). Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Hurley is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense law, personal injury law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.A. degree from Glendale Community College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Fresno, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Hurley's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Michael Hurley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Fresno 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 Michael Hurley

Where is James Michael Hurley's law office located?
James Michael Hurley's law practice is located in Fresno, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Hurley handle?
James Michael Hurley focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Michael Hurley practiced law?
James Michael Hurley has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Michael Hurley go to law school?
James Michael Hurley earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.A. University, 1975).
How can I contact James Michael Hurley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1980
A.A. University
Glendale Community College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980

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