Atty. James R McGuire

Atty. James R McGuire

James R McGuire is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, class actions, financial institutions & financial services and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from California State University, Sacramento in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James R McGuire at a glance

James R McGuire is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1996) and California State University, Sacramento (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James R McGuire is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, class actions, financial institutions & financial services and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from California State University, Sacramento in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James R McGuire's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R McGuire 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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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 R McGuire

Where is James R McGuire's law office located?
James R McGuire's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R McGuire handle?
James R McGuire focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James R McGuire practiced law?
James R McGuire has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James R McGuire go to law school?
James R McGuire earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James R McGuire for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1996
B.A.
California State University, Sacramento
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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