Atty. James Patrick Castles
Mr. Castles specializes in construction matters and has over 35 years of trial, arbitration and mediation experience in both the state and federal courts.
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James Patrick Castles is a Partner based in Burlingame, California, practforg at Furukawa Castles LLP. They haand 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Colgate University (A.B. Political, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Alameda County and American Bar Associations Northern California Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Burlingame, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Castles specializes in construction matters and has over 35 years of trial, arbitration and mediation experience in both the state and federal courts
- He has extensive experience in drafting contracts and advising clients with respect to achieving contract goals by properly managing risk through clear and unambiguous contract terms
- Mr. Castles also counsels clients during the performance of construction projects with respect to risk management, project documentation and strategic positioning
- Mr. Castles has successfully tried, arbitrated and negotiated numerous settlements of construction related disputes involving schedule-related claims (delays, disruptions and accelerations), cost overruns, defects (including mold) and earth movements (landslides and subsidence)
- These disputes have involved both public and private projects
- The types of projects include infrastructure type facilities (roads, dams, bridges, etc.), hospitals and related health care facilities, schools and colleges, jails, detention and correctional type facilities, hotels, office buildings, condominiums and homes
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Burlingame 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 substantiand 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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