H. Nathan James

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H. Nathan James

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 45 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Divorce & Separation

100 Pine St., Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About H.

Biography

All Families Have Some Dysfunction. Let Me Try To Make Yours More Functional.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Nate started assisting personal injury claims in law school in 1976 and has continued to represent victims who have been harmed through the negligent conduct of others.

45 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 25%

43 years of practice in divorce and separation law, including child and spousal support, property division, and domestic violence.

45 years

25%
Family 25%

In 2003, certified by State Bar of California as a family law specialist. Handle all issues pertaining to family law (i.e. characterization and division of property, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support). First attempt is at a peaceful resolution before instigating litigation.

45 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Location

NATE JAMES LAW, APC

100 Pine St., Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA, 94111

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Nate James Law, APC

7960 Brentwood Blvd, Suite A, Brentwood, CA, 94513

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Nate James Law, APC

336 Bon Air Center, Suite 517, Greenbrae, CA, 94904

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H. Nathan James's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karen | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

H. Nathan James

I hired Nate to negotiate and settle a joint home property in Marin with a former partner. His approach is straight-forward and honest. He sets clear goals and a reasonable timeline to get results. He was respectful and sensitive to my questions and needs at all times. He gave me his best shot at... the cost and was mindful that he would do his best to keep my attorney fees to a minimum. He establishes good relationships with the people in his network and has earned the respect of his peers and the judge who we mediated with. I enthusiastically recommend Nate James because he is experienced, smart, and a good guy.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Thanks Nate

Divorce is a very personal matter and I had very little knowledge about the legal process. I needed an attorney who understands what I wanted and be able to deliver. I wanted to keep my share of the assets. I wanted to have sole custody of my child. I wanted the divorce process to settle as quickly a...s possible. Nate came highly recommended and I was glad he was my attorney. He acted professionally with explanation that I can understand. He made recommendations on matters that I had not thought of such as child support. My divorce was settled in a reasonable time and I got what I had asked for.

Posted by Maria | December 03, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Legal Services

I was going through an 'amicable' divorce with my husband and we agreed on how to split our assets. Being a paralegal, I was able to complete and file most of my own paperwork with the court. However, I needed the assistance of an attorney to draft a marital settlement agreement that would be accep...table to the courts and be in accordance with the law. I was referred to Nate by an attorney friend of mine. Nate and I met and I laid out the facts of my agreement with my husband. Nate accepted to work with me on the settlement agreement aspect of my divorce without asking to take over my entire divorce matter. Nate quickly grasped the issues at hand, and drafted a marital settlement agreement accordingly. He is very knowledgeable about all aspects of family law, including the laws governing retirement accounts and retirement funds which often become an issue in divorce matters. There were only minor changes to Nate's initial draft of the agreement and we were able to complete the process in a reasonable and timely manner. During the process, Nate was on vacation for some time, but despite being out of state, he would respond to my questions immediately and address any issues that came up during that time. Nate was also very mindful of keeping his legal fees within reason and he never wasted any time in meetings, phone calls or e-mails. I greatly value Nate's legal services, his professionalism, and his knowledge of the law and highly recommend Nate to anyone.

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

BV Distinguished, Martindale Hubbel

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1978

Scholar In Constitutional Law, Lincoln University

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Sole Shareholder/ Lawyer, NATE JAMES LAW, APC

1990 - 2023

Shareholder/Lawyer, Seifer, Murken, Despina, James & Teichman ALC San Francisco, CA

1984 - 1990

Partner/Lawyer, Morrison, James & McGill San Francisco, CA

1983 - 1984

Lawyer, San Francisco District Attorneys' Office Consumer Fraud

1981 - 1983

Lawyer, San Francisco District Attorney's Office Family Support Bureau

Associations

1981 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2010 - 2022

San Francisco Lawyers Club Inns of Court

Member

1990 - 2024

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Jones

Obtained joint custody award and significant visitation

Coral v Arvedi

$728,000 verdict

McGee v City of Sacramento

Largest non-shooting settlement in Sacramento history

McGee v City of Sacramento

Largest non-shooting settlement in Sacramento history

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Education

1987

Golden Gate University

MS - Master of Science

1980

Lincoln University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Nevada

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Child Support Symposium

Child Support

1989

Canadian Music Round Table

Music

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