Atty. Robert Ashton James
Robert Ashton James is a lawyer practicing commercial, corporate, construction and 5 other areas of law. Robert Ashton received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.
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Robert Ashton James is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1983) and Texas Texas California Northern District Court (2006). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1983) and Stanford University (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Ashton James is a lawyer practicing commercial, corporate, construction and 5 other areas of law
- Robert Ashton received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Robert Ashton practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location
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Robert Ashton James's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Ashton James handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert Ashton James is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Robert Ashton James is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Robert Ashton James is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in California →
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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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