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James G. Schwartz
Law Offices of James G. Schwartz, P.C.
7901 Stoneridge Drive
Suite 401
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: (925) 463-1073 | Fax: (925) 463-2937
http://www.jgschwartz.com
Building Solid Personal Relationships Since 1976
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
Any clients in the business, commercial and business litigation areas.
Sub-Categories
Banking & Finance
- Commercial Banks & Loans
- Commercial Leasing
- Credit Unions
- Mortgages & Foreclosures
- Savings & Thrifts
- Liquor Licenses
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Franchising
- Joint Ventures
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
- Shareholders' Rights
- Trade Associations
- Negotiating Payments & Settlements
- Payroll Taxes
- Sales Taxes
- Tax Filing & Compliance
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Employment Contracts
- Franchises
- International Transactions
- Non-Compete Contracts
- Secured Transactions
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Warranties
- Commercial Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Disputes
- Dangerous Property
- Mechanics' Liens
- Bad Faith
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Errors & Omissions
- Insurance Subrogation
- Creditor's Rights
- Garnishees
- Judgments
- Locating Funds
Bar Admissions
CA, Jun 1976
Bar Number: 69371
Other Court Admissions
All California State Courts
Federal Courts:
Northern District
Eastern District
Central District
Southern District
Association Memberships
California State Bar
Alameda Bar Association
Continuing Education
I always complete the required amount of continuing legal education hours.
Example Cases
Civil litigation and business cases involving contracts, fraud, shareholders and partnership issues.
Construction defect cases.
Education law and student rights, including expulsion hearings and sports eligibility issues.
Real estate issues, involving mortgage problems to life partners splitting up.
Wills, trust and probate law, including trust disputes.
Education
Degree:
B.S.
School:
San Jose State University
City:
San Jose
State:
CA
Year:
1971
Focus and Accomplishments:
Business Administration
Degree:
J.D.
School:
McGeorge School of Law
City:
Sacramento
State:
CA
Year:
1976
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I have been practicing law for over 31 years and my firm has been in the current offices since 1987, when the Law Offices of James G. Schwartz was established. The firm currently has 4 attorneys and specializes in business and commercial civil litigation, including real estate, construction law, corporate law, advising business clients in all aspects of corporate and partnership issues. We also work with clients in the wills, trust and probate area including wills and trust litigation.
Previous Employment Summary
Law Offices of Irwin J. Eskanos
Law Offices of Robert Burnstein
Staley, Young & Schwartz
Activities and Awards
Judge Pro Tem - Alameda County Superior Court
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is important that clients educate themselves as much as possible on the legal issues involved so that they can make choices and decisions that may affect them.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I will be glad to review documents prepared by clients but I have found after 31 years that many of the client prepared documents need substantial revisions.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have coached many clients on small claims court appearances. Other than that I have not been asked.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
To learn the law and to service people in need of legal services.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I gained my work ethic from working in my dad's clothing business from the age of 8 on. I also worked for the county and state governments during college and law school. These experiences shaped my devotion to the law.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Having come from a business family I chose to stay in the business and real estate areas.
What do you like best about your career?
Resolving and working through legal issues for my clients and obtaining positive results whether through litigation or negotiations.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have three other attorneys as well as two legal assistants working in the firm. Our motto is to provide our clients with good service which means returning calls and corresponding in a timely manner.
What are your strengths and style?
An example of my style is that I or members of my firm take as many calls from people inquiring about the need for legal services and analyzing whether this office can ultimately help. When people call a lawyer they usually need help.
Personal Interests:
Skiing, boating, traveling.
Office Manager/Assistant
Linda Schwartz
Fax
(925) 463-2937
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I don't have a list but will quote fixed price - depends upon the service.
Hourly Rates
$225 to $350
Free Initial Consultation?
No.
Typical Retainer
Depends on the type of case but can range from $3,000 to $5,000.
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