Atty. James R. Sigel
James R. Sigel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice.
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About James R. Sigel at a glance
James R. Sigel is a appellate attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R. Sigel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice
- James R., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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