Atty. James Otto Keefer

Atty. James Otto Keefer

James Otto Keefer is a lawyer practicing social security law, probate law, civil litigation law and 3 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Grass Valley Grass Valley 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James Otto Keefer at a glance

James Otto Keefer is a Member based in Grass Valley, California, practicing at James O Keefer Attorney At Law. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, ssd, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1974). Educated at McGeorge School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California A.B. (—). Serands clients in Grass Valley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Otto Keefer is a lawyer practicing social security law, probate law, civil litigation law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at James O. Keefer Attorney at Law in Grass Valley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Otto Keefer's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Otto Keefer is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Otto Keefer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James Otto Keefer is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →

Securities Law

James Otto Keefer is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Otto Keefer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

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 Grass Valley 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 Otto Keefer

Where is James Otto Keefer's law office located?
James Otto Keefer's law practice is located in Grass Valley, California. The firm is James O Keefer Attorney At Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Otto Keefer handle?
James Otto Keefer focuses on probate, estate planning, ssd, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Otto Keefer practiced law?
James Otto Keefer has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
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Education

McGeorge School of Law J.D.
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University of California A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974

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