Atty. James Owen McLaughlin

Atty. James Owen McLaughlin

James Owen McLaughlin is a lawyer practicing ada defense, fair housing defense, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Gonzaga University, and has been licensed for 45 years.

San Diego San Diego 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James Owen McLaughlin at a glance

James Owen McLaughlin is an Associate based in San Diego, California, practicing at Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1981) and Colorado (1992). Educated at Gonzaga University Law School J.D. (—) and Gonzaga University B.A. Political Science (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Owen McLaughlin is a lawyer practicing ada defense, fair housing defense, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Gonzaga University, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Owen McLaughlin's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Owen McLaughlin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

James Owen McLaughlin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

James Owen McLaughlin is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 San Diego 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 Owen McLaughlin

Where is James Owen McLaughlin's law office located?
James Owen McLaughlin's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Owen McLaughlin handle?
James Owen McLaughlin focuses on personal injury, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Owen McLaughlin practiced law?
James Owen McLaughlin has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Owen McLaughlin go to law school?
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Education

Gonzaga University Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Gonzaga University B.A. Political Science
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
Colorado
Admitted: 1992

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