Atty. James Russell Benoit

Atty. James Russell Benoit

James Russell Benoit is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Santa Rosa Santa Rosa 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About James Russell Benoit at a glance

James Russell Benoit is a Member based in Santa Rosa, California, practicing at James R. Benoit, Inc.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in California (1968). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1967) and Princeton University (A.B., 1964). Serands clients in Santa Rosa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Russell Benoit is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • James practices at James R. Benoit, Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Russell Benoit's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Russell Benoit is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

James Russell Benoit is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →

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 Santa Rosa 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 Russell Benoit

Where is James Russell Benoit's law office located?
James Russell Benoit's law practice is located in Santa Rosa, California. The firm is James R. Benoit, Inc.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Russell Benoit handle?
James Russell Benoit focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Russell Benoit practiced law?
James Russell Benoit has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did James Russell Benoit go to law school?
James Russell Benoit earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (A.B., 1964).
How can I contact James Russell Benoit for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1967
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1964

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1968

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