Atty. William J. James

Atty. William J. James

William J. James is a lawyer practicing litigation, taxation law.

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Profile Summary

About William J. James at a glance

William J. James is a tax and litigation attorney based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in California (1975), U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1976), U.S. Tax Court (1979), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1992). Educated at New York University (LL.M. University, 1975) and Occidental College (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William J. James is a lawyer practicing litigation, taxation law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1966, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William J. James's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William J. James is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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 William J. James

Where is William J. James's law office located?
William J. James's law practice is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. James handle?
William J. James focuses on tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William J. James practiced law?
William J. James has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William J. James go to law school?
William J. James earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1975); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact William J. James for a consultation?
You can contact William J. James directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William J. James received?
William J. James's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. University
New York University
- 1975
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1997

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