Atty. James W. M. Beach

Atty. James W. M. Beach

James W. M.

San Francisco San Francisco 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About James W. M. Beach at a glance

James W. M. Beach is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (2013). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2011) and University of California at Riverside (M.A. Political, 2006). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W. M. Beach is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, venture capital, project finance and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a M.A. degree from University of California at Riverside in 2006, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James W. M. Beach's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. M. Beach 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 San Francisco 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 W. M. Beach

Where is James W. M. Beach's law office located?
James W. M. Beach's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. M. Beach handle?
James W. M. Beach focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James W. M. Beach practiced law?
James W. M. Beach has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did James W. M. Beach go to law school?
James W. M. Beach earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (M.A. Political, 2006).
How can I contact James W. M. Beach for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2011
M.A. Political
University of California at Riverside
- 2006

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013

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