James Michael Meister

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James Michael Meister

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 30 years

Business Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Corporate & Incorporation

100 Pine St Ste 1250, San Francisco, CA

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About James

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Business 50%

50%
Corporate and Incorporation 50%

Contracts & Agreements

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 30 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nebraska for 30 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Michael Meister

100 Pine St Ste 1250, San Francisco, CA, 94111-5235

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James Michael Meister's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amanda Pease | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trusted, Practical Counsel for Our Community Nonprofit

I highly recommend James Meister as a lawyer who prioritizes relationships and delivers practical, workable solutions. Over the past several years, James has guided our community nonprofit through several challenging litigation matters. He’s provided invaluable counsel to our volunteer board and me...mbership, and he has helped us navigate regulatory compliance issues, employment questions, and other day-to-day needs. We would not have been able to work through these situations without his experienced guidance.

Posted by Matt | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest, Effective, Experienced -- James saved me $750,000+

I've been an entrepreneur for 15 years. I have worked with many lawyers on different businesses and transactions. None have outperformed James. After helping me set up my very first business, he years later helped me SAVE it during a transaction where his forward-looking advice and experience literal...ly saved me $750,000+ on a problem I would have tried to rush through. He spotted the issue, balanced required changes with my need for speed, and fixed it before it could ever become an issue. Anyone looking for an honest lawyer who can help you problem solve, avoid future headaches, and be protected should look no further than James. This is the guy you want.

Posted by Nik Zagorov | December 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Always deliver with trust!!

James Meister has consistently been a trusted legal advisor to my business, helping us navigate regulatory matters and resolve contract and employment issues. Most recently, he played a key role in negotiating and successfully completing the acquisition of another company, enabling us to expand our o...perations. James brings a practical, solution-oriented mindset and follows through with careful execution, ensuring the legal work supports and advances our business goals. Nik Zagorov Founder/CEO ECO-CHEK Compliance, Inc.

Posted by Ash | July 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Prompt, thorough, cares about the client

I've reached out to James twice now, and have benefited from his knowledge and work. He initially handled some business operations for my c-corporation. He was thorough, prompt in spite of short deadlines, and also delivered the value he charges for. I recently had another issue and reached out to hi...m after 2 years of no contact, and he still found time on a weekend to discuss the issue and give me quick complimentary guidance, which I think is really great to show he cares for the client. He is clear on how he can help, what he would deliver, and how much it would cost. I appreciate that when many other lawyers charge a lot and it's unclear what you'll get. Thanks James!

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Education

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Washington University School of Law

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University of Nebraska

Languages

English

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