Atty. James Thomas Jones

Atty. James Thomas Jones

James Thomas Jones is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and unfair competition and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1983, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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About James Thomas Jones at a glance

James Thomas Jones is a Principal and Office Litigation Manager based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, class action, trade secrets, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1976), California (1993), California - N.D. Cal (1993), and California - E.D. Cal (1995). Educated at University of California, Davis School of Law, King Hall (J.D., 1993) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A. Biology, 1983). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas Jones is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and unfair competition and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1983, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Jones's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Employment Law

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

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Class Action

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Trade Secrets

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Employment Contracts

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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 Jones

Where is James Thomas Jones's law office located?
James Thomas Jones's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Jackson Lewis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Jones handle?
James Thomas Jones focuses on wrongful termination, employment, class action, trade secrets, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Thomas Jones practiced law?
James Thomas Jones has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Thomas Jones go to law school?
James Thomas Jones earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Biology, 1983).
How can I contact James Thomas Jones for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis School of Law, King Hall
- 1993
B.A. Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1976
California
Admitted: 1993
California - N.D. Cal
Admitted: 1993
California - E.D. Cal
Admitted: 1995
California - C.D. Cal
Admitted: 2003

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