Atty. James Oh
James Oh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. James, who practices law in Santa Monica, California, has been recognized since 2026.
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James Oh is a employment attorney based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Goodwin. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Oh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- James, who practices law in Santa Monica, California, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Oh is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Santa Monica 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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