James Nicholas Knight

James Nicholas Knight

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 23 years

Litigation Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation, Employment & Labor

9900 Research Dr, Irvine, CA

About James

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

I handle all aspects of trial, motion practice, appeals, arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution procedures in state and federal court as well as before various administrative agencies

24 years

50%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

I guide you through all issues associated with selecting, forming and maintaining a corporate entity. I regularly represent purchasers and sellers in acquisitions of assets and corporate buy-outs and advises individuals and entities on matters involving partnership and corporate interests, shareholder and member rights and director and officer responsibilities. I also ensure that all corporate matters are properly documented and accurately reflect your business interests

24 years

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

I provide counseling to employers of all sizes on issues regarding legal compliance, such as employee hiring, review and termination procedures. I also conduct sexual harassment training and employment practices training for managers and key employees. I ensure that necessary documentation for employees, including employee handbooks and employment agreements, are properly drafted and maintained in compliance with existing law.

24 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Nicholas Knight

9900 Research Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618

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Posted by Jill | May 08, 2015

Excellent Attorney -- Knowledgeable and Very Responsive

After working for attorneys as a legal assistant for 22 years, James is the best one I've had the pleasure of knowing -- even if it wasn't under the best of circumstances. We now keep him on retainer "just in case."

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Work Experience

2002 - 2009

Associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP

Education

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Univ of Florida COL

law

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Vanderbilt Univ

undergraduate

Languages

English

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