Jelani Dale James

Jelani James is a California attorney with JD James Law PC in Los Angeles, CA.

The State Bar of California lists Jelani Dale James as an Active licensee, bar number 355788, admitted in June 2024. The State Bar record names the law school as George Washington Univ LS. We checked this record on October 24, 2026.

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Practice areas listed for Jelani James

These areas come from the State Bar record, where attorneys self-report them, and from public directory listings. The State Bar does not verify them. The notes below explain each area of law in general terms, not this attorney's cases or results.

Civil Rights. In general, this area covers claims that a government official or another party violated rights protected by the Constitution or a statute. Many claims against state and local officials arise under 42 U.S.C. section 1983.

Entertainment & Sports. In general, this area covers contracts, rights and disputes in film, music, television and sports.

Intellectual Property. In general, this area covers patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

Labor & Employment. In general, this area covers workplace rights and duties, including wages, discrimination and wrongful termination. The California Labor Code and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code section 12900 and following) apply alongside federal law.

Litigation. In general, this area covers representing parties in lawsuits, from the complaint and answer through trial and appeal.

More practice areas for Jelani James

Personal Injury. In general, this area covers claims for harm caused by another person's negligence or wrongful conduct, such as a car accident. In California, the deadline to sue for most personal injuries is generally two years (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1).

Products Liability. In general, this area covers claims for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products.

Wrongful Death. In general, this area covers claims by family members when someone dies because of another's wrongful act or negligence.

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