$ 400-550 per hour
James Kevin Perkins
also known as Jim Perkins
About James
Biography
When I am not practicing law I am busy with Real Estate development ventures, duplicate bridge, visiting my family in Iowa . . . and speaking of Iowa, Iowa Basketball and Football.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Business
100%
42 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
25 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 41 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 41 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Perkins Law Firm
PO Box 1066, Santa Monica, CA, 90406
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Posted by Cathleen | April 03, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
Recommendation for James Perkins
I worked with Jim on many asset backed securitizations while at MBIA. I was in structured finance surveillance and he was our first choice lawyer for documentation review or amendments. We worked together for many years and he was always responsive to our many time sensitive client requests. He is...
James Kevin Perkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."I cannot rave about Jim's coaching services enough. I am so glad I worked with Jim while I was making a career transition as it made a world of difference. He provided great practical advice regarding numerous career issues. Answering the questions, Jim provided in our sessions, guided me to really consider what I wanted to do in my career as well as my life. Jim was very creative, insightful and fun. He was a tremendous resource to me as we evaluated options together. His help and support was invaluable. In fact, he had me reread "To Kill A Mockingbird," which reminded my the reason I became a lawyer in the first place.""
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Perkins is very knowledgeable, competent and professional. I had a pleasure working with him on a case and was extremely happy with the results. I highly recommend him."
Majid Hashemi
Debt collection lawyer
Experience
Honors
1984
Order of the Coif, Order of the Coif
1981
Outstanding Graduate, Department of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Managing Partner, Perkins Law Firm
1998 - 2000
Partner, Troop Steuber Pasich Reddick & Tobey
1996 - 1998
Of Counsel, Dewey Ballantine
1988 - 1996
Partner, Kutak Rock (And Predecessor Firms)
1987 - 1988
Associate, Berens & Tate
1985 - 1987
Partner, Perkins Law Firm
1984 - 1985
Associate, Matkov, Salzman, Madoff & Gunn
Associations
2009 - Present
Santa Monica Bar Association
1996 - Present
State Bar of California
Sample of Legal Cases
Irwin Home Equity Corporation
Irwin Union Bank and Trust Company taken over by FDIC, sale never closed
$268,381,000 Home Equity Loan-Backed Notes, Irwin Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1
One of the last home equity loan securitizations closed before the securitization markets froze in late 2007
$230,401,000 Home Equity Loan-Backed Notes, Irwin Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-P1
Successfully closed transaction
$225,500,000 Home Equity Loan-Backed Notes, Irwin Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-3
Successfully closed transaction
$272,343,000 Home Equity Loan-Backed Notes, Irwin Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-2
Successfully closed transaction
Education
1984
University of Iowa College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of Nebraska
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
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Are stun guns legal to carry in public in riverside county, california??
19 Apr 2014
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How do I transfer mortgage to my daughter?
19 Apr 2014
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Can police enter fenced in back yard without warrant or notice...none knocked on the front door to ask for permission
27 Mar 2014