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Atty. James Patrick Habel

Atty. James Patrick Habel

James Patrick Habel is a lawyer practicing business, securities & investment fraud, intellectual property. James received a B.S. degree from Springfield College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About James Patrick Habel at a glance

James Patrick Habel is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at McKool Smith Hennigan, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, ip, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988), California (1989), Connecticut (1989), and New York (2009). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1988) and Springfield College (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Patrick Habel is a lawyer practicing business, securities & investment fraud, intellectual property
  • James received a B.S. degree from Springfield College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at McKool Smith Hennigan, P.C. in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Habel's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Los Angeles 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 Patrick Habel

Where is James Patrick Habel's law office located?
James Patrick Habel's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is McKool Smith Hennigan, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Habel handle?
James Patrick Habel focuses on business, ip, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Patrick Habel practiced law?
James Patrick Habel has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James Patrick Habel go to law school?
James Patrick Habel earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact James Patrick Habel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1988
B.S.
Springfield College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
California
Admitted: 1989
Connecticut
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 2009

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