Atty. James Renfro Thompson

Atty. James Renfro Thompson

James Renfro Thompson is a lawyer practicing business, complex trial practice, employment law and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years.

San Diego San Diego 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About James Renfro Thompson at a glance

James Renfro Thompson is a criminal defense, employment, business, real estate, and construction attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2008). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2008) and San Diego State University (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Renfro Thompson is a lawyer practicing business, complex trial practice, employment law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Renfro Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Renfro Thompson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Renfro Thompson 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.

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Construction Law

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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 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 Renfro Thompson

Where is James Renfro Thompson's law office located?
James Renfro Thompson's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Renfro Thompson handle?
James Renfro Thompson focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Renfro Thompson practiced law?
James Renfro Thompson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Renfro Thompson go to law school?
James Renfro Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact James Renfro Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
San Diego State University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2008

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