Atty. James Michael McKanna

Atty. James Michael McKanna

James Michael McKanna is a lawyer practicing arbitration, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Huntington Beach Huntington Beach 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael McKanna at a glance

James Michael McKanna is a Member based in Huntington Beach, California, practicing at Law Office of James M. McKanna. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Southwestern Law School J.D. (—) and University of California B.A. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Huntington Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Michael McKanna is a lawyer practicing arbitration, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James M. McKanna in Huntington Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael McKanna's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

James Michael McKanna is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

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.

James Michael McKanna is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Michael McKanna is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James Michael McKanna is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Product Liability

James Michael McKanna is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

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 Huntington Beach 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 McKanna

Where is James Michael McKanna's law office located?
James Michael McKanna's law practice is located in Huntington Beach, California. The firm is Law Office of James M. McKanna. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael McKanna handle?
James Michael McKanna focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Michael McKanna practiced law?
James Michael McKanna has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Michael McKanna go to law school?
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How can I contact James Michael McKanna for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Michael McKanna received?
James Michael McKanna's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

Southwestern Law School J.D.
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University of California B.A.
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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