Atty. James Thomas Breeden

Atty. James Thomas Breeden

James Thomas Breeden is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Oakland Oakland 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Breeden at a glance

James Thomas Breeden is a litigation and insurance attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California (1998) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1999). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1998) and Santa Clara University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Thomas Breeden is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Breeden's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Oakland 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

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Where is James Thomas Breeden's law office located?
James Thomas Breeden's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Breeden handle?
James Thomas Breeden focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Thomas Breeden practiced law?
James Thomas Breeden has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Thomas Breeden go to law school?
James Thomas Breeden earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1998
B.A.
Santa Clara University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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