Atty. James Prenton

Atty. James Prenton

James Prenton is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, entertainment, intellectual property and 10 other areas of law. James received a M.B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About James Prenton at a glance

James Prenton is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Pacific Crest Law Partners. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1998), Washington (2017), and New York (2018). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1998) and Pepperdine University (M.B.A. San, 1995). Active member of San Diego County Bar Association (Member, International Law Section) State Bar of California (Member, International Law Section) San Diego Defense Lawyers Association Inter-Pacific Bar Association Japan Society of San Diego-Tijuana. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Prenton is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, entertainment, intellectual property and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a M.B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Pacific Crest Law Partners in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Prenton's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Francisco 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 Prenton

Where is James Prenton's law office located?
James Prenton's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Pacific Crest Law Partners. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Prenton handle?
James Prenton focuses on contracts, business, ip, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Prenton practiced law?
James Prenton has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Prenton go to law school?
James Prenton earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (M.B.A. San, 1995).
How can I contact James Prenton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1998
M.B.A. San
Pepperdine University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
Washington
Admitted: 2017
New York
Admitted: 2018

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