Atty. James Nelson Kahn

Atty. James Nelson Kahn

James Nelson Kahn is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, appeals, advertising and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from California State University, Fullerton, California in 1988, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About James Nelson Kahn at a glance

James Nelson Kahn is a Senior Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Murchison & Cumming, LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (2004), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2004), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2005), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2005). Educated at California State University, Fullerton, California (B.A., 1988) and Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California J.D. 2003 Associate/Fellow Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California J.D. Donald E. Biederman Entertainment (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Nelson Kahn is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, appeals, advertising and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from California State University, Fullerton, California in 1988, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • James practices at Murchison & Cumming, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Nelson Kahn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Nelson Kahn 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Nelson Kahn

Where is James Nelson Kahn's law office located?
James Nelson Kahn's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Murchison & Cumming, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Nelson Kahn handle?
James Nelson Kahn focuses on employment, business, litigation, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Nelson Kahn practiced law?
James Nelson Kahn has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did James Nelson Kahn go to law school?
James Nelson Kahn earned their education at (B.A., 1988); (—).
How can I contact James Nelson Kahn for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
California State University, Fullerton, California
- 1988
Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California J.D. 2003 Associate/Fellow Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California J.D. Donald E. Biederman Entertainment
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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