Atty. Michael James

Atty. Michael James

Michael James is a lawyer practicing business, creditors, landlord & tenant and 1 other area of law. Michael received a degree from Brigham Young University in 1980, and has been licensed for 46 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James at a glance

Michael James is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at St. James Law, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, tax, creditor rights, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Utah (1980) and California (1982). Educated at University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (JD, 1980) and Brigham Young University Class of 1980 (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael James is a lawyer practicing business, creditors, landlord & tenant and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a degree from Brigham Young University in 1980, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Michael practices at St. James Law, P.C. in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

Michael James is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in California →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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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 Michael James

Where is Michael James's law office located?
Michael James's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is St. James Law, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James handle?
Michael James focuses on business, tax, creditor rights, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael James practiced law?
Michael James has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael James go to law school?
Michael James earned their education at (JD, 1980); (—).
How can I contact Michael James for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1980
Brigham Young University Class of 1980
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1980
California
Admitted: 1982

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