Atty. James Michael Purvis

Atty. James Michael Purvis

James Michael Purvis is a lawyer practicing environmental law, environmental and natural resources. James received a degree from UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, and has been licensed for 15 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About James Michael Purvis at a glance

James Michael Purvis is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall Berkeley CA Wesleyan Univ Middletown CT (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Purvis is a lawyer practicing environmental law, environmental and natural resources
  • James received a degree from UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • James practices at Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Purvis's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 San Francisco 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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Where is James Michael Purvis's law office located?
James Michael Purvis's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Purvis handle?
James Michael Purvis focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Michael Purvis practiced law?
James Michael Purvis has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Education

UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall Berkeley CA Wesleyan Univ Middletown CT
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011

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