Atty. James Michael Pearl

Atty. James Michael Pearl

James Michael Pearl is a lawyer practicing business trial and litigation, antitrust and competition, environmental law and natural resources and 3 other areas of law. James received a degree from University of California Davis, Davis CA, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Pearl at a glance

James Michael Pearl is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at University of California Davis, Davis CA Georgetown University Law Ctr, Washington DC (—). Active member of American Bar Association (Antitrust and Litigation Sections) Century City Bar Association. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Pearl is a lawyer practicing business trial and litigation, antitrust and competition, environmental law and natural resources and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from University of California Davis, Davis CA, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Pearl's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Los Angeles 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 Pearl

Where is James Michael Pearl's law office located?
James Michael Pearl's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is O'Melveny & Myers LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Pearl handle?
James Michael Pearl focuses on business, litigation, environmental, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Michael Pearl practiced law?
James Michael Pearl has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
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Education

University of California Davis, Davis CA Georgetown University Law Ctr, Washington DC
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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