Atty. James Michael Wood
James Michael Wood is a lawyer practicing biomedical products liability, civil rights, litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from St.
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James Michael Wood is a personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of Califo (1973). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1973) and St. Mary's College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Wood is a lawyer practicing biomedical products liability, civil rights, litigation and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices in Oakland, CA
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James Michael Wood's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Wood handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Wood is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Michael Wood is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
James Michael Wood is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Michael Wood is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James Michael Wood is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
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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 Oakland 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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