Atty. James R. Harper

Atty. James R. Harper

James R. Harper is a lawyer practicing business, real property, corporate & incorporation and 2 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Harper at a glance

James R. Harper is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Best Best & Krieger LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1986) and Brigham Young University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James R. Harper is a lawyer practicing business, real property, corporate & incorporation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at Best Best & Krieger LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Harper's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

James R. Harper is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Trusts

James R. Harper is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James R. Harper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James R. Harper is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

James R. Harper is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 San Diego 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 R. Harper

Where is James R. Harper's law office located?
James R. Harper's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Best Best & Krieger LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Harper handle?
James R. Harper focuses on formation, trusts, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James R. Harper practiced law?
James R. Harper has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James R. Harper go to law school?
James R. Harper earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact James R. Harper for a consultation?
You can contact James R. Harper directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James R. Harper received?
James R. Harper's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1986
B.S.
Brigham Young University
- 1983

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986

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