Atty. James Putnam Rowles

Atty. James Putnam Rowles

Mr. James Putnam Rowles is a lawyer practicing international transactions, international project finance, mediation and 2 other areas of law.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About James Putnam Rowles at a glance

James Putnam Rowles is a Member based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Law Offices of James P. Rowles, Esq.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on civil rights, government, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991) and District of Columbia (1993). Educated at Harvard University (S.J.D. Stanford, 1993) and Stanford University (A.B., 1967). Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Putnam Rowles is a lawyer practicing international transactions, international project finance, mediation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1967, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of James P. Rowles, Esq. in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Putnam Rowles's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Putnam Rowles is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

James Putnam Rowles is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Menlo Park 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 Putnam Rowles

Where is James Putnam Rowles's law office located?
James Putnam Rowles's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Law Offices of James P. Rowles, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Putnam Rowles handle?
James Putnam Rowles focuses on civil rights, government, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Putnam Rowles practiced law?
James Putnam Rowles has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Putnam Rowles go to law school?
James Putnam Rowles earned their education at (S.J.D. Stanford, 1993); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact James Putnam Rowles for a consultation?
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Education

S.J.D. Stanford
Harvard University
- 1993
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993

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