Atty. James Michael McNally

Atty. James Michael McNally

James Michael McNally is a lawyer. James has been licensed for 65 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 65 yrs experience 65 year
Call (805) 818-8661 Book Appointment

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James Michael McNally is an attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1961), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1961), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1963), and California U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1970). Educated at Creighton University and University of South Dakota (J.D., 1961). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael McNally is a lawyer
  • James has been licensed for 65 years
  • James practices in Santa Barbara, CA

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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 Santa Barbara 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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James Michael McNally has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
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Education

J.D.
Creighton University and University of South Dakota
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1961
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1963
California U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1970

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