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James McGuire
A+ legal mind.” “Impressive.” “Provides very grounded and strategic advice. Chambers USA

Biography

James McGuire has more than 20 years of financial services litigation experience and represents banks and other financial services companies in bet-the-company complex civil litigation, with a focus on consumer class-action defense. He also represents banks and financial services companies in federal preemption cases, arbitration matters, and claims involving unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices (UDAAP).

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A+ legal mind.” “Impressive.” “Provides very grounded and strategic advice. Chambers USA

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Publications

Awards and Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions

  • Chambers USA 2022: Band 3, Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
  • Legal 500 2022: Recognized in the Financial Services: Litigation practice area
  • Chambers USA 2021: Band 3, Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
  • Legal 500 2021: Recognized in the Financial Services: Litigation practice area
  • Chambers USA 2020: Band 3, Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
  • Legal 500 2020: Recognized in the Financial Services: Litigation practice area
  • Chambers USA 2019: Band 3, Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
  • Legal 500 2019: Recognized in the Financial Services: Litigation practice area

Education

  • J.D., University of the Pacific
  • B.A., California State University, Sacramento

Admissions

  • California
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Government Service

    • Law Clerk, Hon. Eugene A. Wright, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Memberships & Involvements

    • Member, Bar Association of San Francisco
    • Member, San Francisco Bank Attorney Association

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