Atty. James William Baker

Atty. James William Baker

James William Baker is a lawyer practicing securities, professional liability litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Diego San Diego 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About James William Baker at a glance

James William Baker is a Member based in San Diego, California, practforg at Law Office of James W. Baker. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1991) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1984). Actiand member of San Diego County Bar Association. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William Baker is a lawyer practicing securities, professional liability litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James W. Baker in San Diego, CA

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Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Diego 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 substantiand 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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James William Baker's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Law Office of James W. Baker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James William Baker has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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James William Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1991
B.A.
Claremont McKenna College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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