Atty. James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro

Atty. James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro

James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro is a lawyer practicing litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Jose San Jose 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro at a glance

James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro is a Dist. Atty. Off. based in San Jose, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1994) and Yale University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

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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 San Jose 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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Where is James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro's law office located?
James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro handle?
James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro practiced law?
James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro go to law school?
James Patrick Gibbons-Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1994
B.A.
Yale University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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