Atty. James Walter McTarnaghan

Atty. James Walter McTarnaghan

James Walter McTarnaghan is a lawyer practicing regulatory law, energy, information technologies and telecommunications. James received a degree from SUNY Ctr at Albany, Albany NY, and has been licensed for 43 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About James Walter McTarnaghan at a glance

James Walter McTarnaghan is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on energy. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1983) and California (2000). Educated at George Washington University National Law Center (JD, 1983) and SUNY Ctr at Albany, Albany NY Washington DC State University of New York at Albany (B.A. George, 1980). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Walter McTarnaghan is a lawyer practicing regulatory law, energy, information technologies and telecommunications
  • James received a degree from SUNY Ctr at Albany, Albany NY, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at Perkins Coie LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Walter McTarnaghan's Areas of Practice

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

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is James Walter McTarnaghan's law office located?
James Walter McTarnaghan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Walter McTarnaghan handle?
James Walter McTarnaghan focuses on energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Walter McTarnaghan practiced law?
James Walter McTarnaghan has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James Walter McTarnaghan go to law school?
James Walter McTarnaghan earned their education at (JD, 1983); (B.A. George, 1980).
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Education

JD
George Washington University National Law Center
- 1983
B.A. George
SUNY Ctr at Albany, Albany NY Washington DC State University of New York at Albany
- 1980

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1983
California
Admitted: 2000

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