Atty. James Miles Whitaker

Atty. James Miles Whitaker

James Miles Whitaker is a lawyer practicing eminent domain law, real estate litigation, land use litigation. James received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Belvedere Belvedere 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About James Miles Whitaker at a glance

James Miles Whitaker is a real estate, zoning, and estate litigation attorney based in Belvedere, California. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in California (1969) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1969). Educated at Loyola University of Los Angeles (J.D., 1968) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1964). Serands clients in Belvedere, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Miles Whitaker is a lawyer practicing eminent domain law, real estate litigation, land use litigation
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices in Belvedere, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Miles Whitaker's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 Belvedere 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 Miles Whitaker

Where is James Miles Whitaker's law office located?
James Miles Whitaker's law practice is located in Belvedere, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Miles Whitaker handle?
James Miles Whitaker focuses on real estate, zoning, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Miles Whitaker practiced law?
James Miles Whitaker has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James Miles Whitaker go to law school?
James Miles Whitaker earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (A.B., 1964).
How can I contact James Miles Whitaker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Los Angeles
- 1968
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1964

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1969

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