Atty. James Thomas Ballard

Atty. James Thomas Ballard

James Thomas Ballard is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, intellectual property law and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Ballard at a glance

James Thomas Ballard is a business, real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California (1984), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1984) and Los Angeles CA Berkeley CA University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas Ballard is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, intellectual property law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Ballard's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Thomas Ballard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Thomas Ballard is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Thomas Ballard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 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 Thomas Ballard

Where is James Thomas Ballard's law office located?
James Thomas Ballard's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Ballard handle?
James Thomas Ballard focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Thomas Ballard practiced law?
James Thomas Ballard has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James Thomas Ballard go to law school?
James Thomas Ballard earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James Thomas Ballard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1984
B.A.
Los Angeles CA Berkeley CA University of California at Berkeley
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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