Atty. James Terrell Catlow
James Terrell Catlow is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, bad faith, complex litigation and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Bad Faith & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 52+ Years Experience
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About James Terrell Catlow at a Glance
James Terrell Catlow is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Doherty And Catlow A Law Corporation. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on construction, product liability, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1974), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1978). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1974) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Association of Southern California Defense Counsel The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Terrell Catlow
- James Terrell Catlow is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, bad faith, complex litigation and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices at Doherty & Catlow A Law Corporation in Los Angeles, CA
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James Terrell Catlow's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Terrell Catlow handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Construction Law in Los Angeles
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Product Liability in Los Angeles
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Los Angeles
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in Los Angeles
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose James Terrell Catlow
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Terrell Catlow's practice in the field of construction, product liability, litigation, insurance, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Terrell Catlow brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, and U.S. District Court, Central District of California, James Terrell Catlow can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering construction, product liability, and litigation, James Terrell Catlow can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means James Terrell Catlow attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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