Atty. James Ralph Dutro

Atty. James Ralph Dutro

James Ralph Dutro is a lawyer practicing health care, health care transactions, m&a and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James Ralph Dutro at a glance

James Ralph Dutro is a Partner; Practice Leader Health Care based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Jones Day. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1994) and University of California, Davis (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Ralph Dutro is a lawyer practicing health care, health care transactions, m&a and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Jones Day in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Ralph Dutro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Ralph Dutro 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Ralph Dutro

Where is James Ralph Dutro's law office located?
James Ralph Dutro's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ralph Dutro handle?
James Ralph Dutro focuses on business, tax, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Ralph Dutro practiced law?
James Ralph Dutro has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Ralph Dutro go to law school?
James Ralph Dutro earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact James Ralph Dutro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1994
B.S.
University of California, Davis
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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