Atty. James Scott McDonell
James Scott McDonell is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, intellectual property law, internal investigations and 4 other areas of law. James received a degree from Univ of Wisconsin Law School, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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About James Scott McDonell at a glance
James Scott McDonell is an Of Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Jones Day. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1984). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1982) and Univ of Wisconsin Law School Madison WI Tucson AZ University of Arizona (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Scott McDonell is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, intellectual property law, internal investigations and 4 other areas of law
- James received a degree from Univ of Wisconsin Law School, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices at Jones Day in San Francisco, CA
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James Scott McDonell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Scott McDonell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Scott McDonell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Scott McDonell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Scott McDonell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
James Scott McDonell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Scott McDonell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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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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