Atty. James O'Brien Dunn

Atty. James O'Brien Dunn

James O'Brien Dunn is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates. James has been licensed for 9 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 9 yrs experience 9 year
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About James O'Brien Dunn at a glance

James O'Brien Dunn is an Attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on trusts. Admitted to practice in California (2017), Colorado (2018), and Nevada (2023). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James O'Brien Dunn is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates
  • James has been licensed for 9 years
  • James practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James O'Brien Dunn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James O'Brien Dunn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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 Palo Alto 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

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Where is James O'Brien Dunn's law office located?
James O'Brien Dunn's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James O'Brien Dunn handle?
James O'Brien Dunn focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James O'Brien Dunn practiced law?
James O'Brien Dunn has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
How can I contact James O'Brien Dunn for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2017
Colorado
Admitted: 2018
Nevada
Admitted: 2023

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