Atty. James Thomas Cahalan

Atty. James Thomas Cahalan

James Thomas Cahalan is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law. James received a M.B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Cahalan at a glance

James Thomas Cahalan is a Member based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Cahalan & Associates. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in California (1993), U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1993) and Santa Clara University (M.B.A. University, 1989). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Thomas Cahalan is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a M.B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Cahalan & Associates in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Cahalan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Thomas Cahalan 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.

James Thomas Cahalan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

James Thomas Cahalan 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.

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International Law

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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 Sacramento 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 Cahalan

Where is James Thomas Cahalan's law office located?
James Thomas Cahalan's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Cahalan & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Cahalan handle?
James Thomas Cahalan focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Thomas Cahalan practiced law?
James Thomas Cahalan has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Thomas Cahalan go to law school?
James Thomas Cahalan earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (M.B.A. University, 1989).
How can I contact James Thomas Cahalan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1993
M.B.A. University
Santa Clara University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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