Atty. James R Potter

Atty. James R Potter

James R Potter is a lawyer practicing environmental law, public law. James received a B.S. degree from Yale University in 1980, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About James R Potter at a glance

James R Potter is an Atty. Gen. Off.; Environment Sect. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on environmental and government. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at University of Californa at Berkeley (J.D., 1993) and Yale University (B.S., 1980). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James R Potter is a lawyer practicing environmental law, public law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Yale University in 1980, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James R Potter's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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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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Where is James R Potter's law office located?
James R Potter's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R Potter handle?
James R Potter focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James R Potter practiced law?
James R Potter has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James R Potter go to law school?
James R Potter earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1980).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Californa at Berkeley
- 1993
B.S.
Yale University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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