Atty. Jay Hunter Picking
Jay Hunter Picking is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law, personal injury law and 5 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Long Beach, CA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Jay Hunter Picking at a Glance
Jay Hunter Picking is a Member based in Long Beach, California, practicing at Pray Price Williams And Russell. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, personal injury, family law, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California (1980). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Ohio State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Long Beach (Member, Board of Governors, 1985) Bar Association The State Bar of California. Serves clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jay Hunter Picking
- Jay Hunter Picking is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law, personal injury law and 5 other areas of law
- Jay received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Jay practices at Pray, Price, Williams & Russell in Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Jay Hunter Picking's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Hunter Picking handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Long Beach.
Business Formation in Long Beach
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Personal Injury in Long Beach
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Family Law in Long Beach
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Construction Law in Long Beach
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Product Liability in Long Beach
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Long Beach
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 Long Beach 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 venue, 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.
Long Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Long Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Long Beach Choose Jay Hunter Picking
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jay Hunter Picking's practice in the field of formation, personal injury, family law, construction, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jay Hunter Picking brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, personal injury, and family law, Jay Hunter Picking can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Long Beach
A Long Beach-based practice means Jay Hunter Picking attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jay Hunter Picking Handles in Long Beach
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