Atty. James Taylor Conley

Atty. James Taylor Conley

Mr. James Taylor Conley is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, employment litigation, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About James Taylor Conley at a glance

James Taylor Conley is an Of Counsel based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2003), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2003), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Easter (2004). Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Redlands (B.A. International, 1999). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association Orange County Bar Association Tahoe Truckee Bar Association. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Taylor Conley is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, employment litigation, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Redlands in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • James practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Taylor Conley's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Costa Mesa 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 Taylor Conley

Where is James Taylor Conley's law office located?
James Taylor Conley's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Taylor Conley handle?
James Taylor Conley focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Taylor Conley practiced law?
James Taylor Conley has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did James Taylor Conley go to law school?
James Taylor Conley earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A. International, 1999).
How can I contact James Taylor Conley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings College of the Law
- 2002
B.A. International
University of Redlands
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Easter
Admitted: 2004

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