Atty. James Michael Nave

Atty. James Michael Nave

James Michael Nave is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense law, insurance defense law, employment & labor. James received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Nave at a glance

James Michael Nave is an AT&T Serv.(s) Legal Dept. based in Sacramento, California. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Nevada (inactive) (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (1980), U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1981), and Nebraska (1985). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1979) and University of Arkansas (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Nave is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense law, insurance defense law, employment & labor
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Nave's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Michael Nave is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Michael Nave is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

James Michael Nave is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Sacramento 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 Nave

Where is James Michael Nave's law office located?
James Michael Nave's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Nave handle?
James Michael Nave focuses on employment, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Michael Nave practiced law?
James Michael Nave has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Michael Nave go to law school?
James Michael Nave earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James Michael Nave for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1979
B.A.
University of Arkansas
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Nevada (inactive)
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
Nebraska
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1985
Missouri
Admitted: 2006

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