Lawyer James M. Chantland, graduated from University of Southern California, B.A., cum laude, 1977 Loyola Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1980, is now employed by Morris Polich & Purdy LLP at 1055 West Seventh Street, Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90017.

While being a member of State Bar of California (Member, Sections on: Employment Law; Real Estate); American Bar Association (Member, Legal Malpractice Section)., James M. Chantland is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James M. Chantland as your lawyer, you should consider whether James M. Chantland offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James M. Chantland has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James M. Chantland's office is located at Los Angeles, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James M. Chantland has been admitted in 1980, California; U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. His or her practice areas include Architect & Engineer Law; Construction Law; Employment Law; Lawyers' Professional Liability; Professional Liability.

James M. Chantland's college and law school education includes University of Southern California, B.A., cum laude, 1977, Loyola Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1980. Other biographical background includes Mr. Chantland's practice focuses primarily on professional liability and construction law. He also has considerable experience with employment, business and environmental litigation. Mr. Chantland has successfully represented a variety of professionals including architects, engineers, attorneys, real estate and insurance professionals. He has also effectively counseled and defended numerous employers against claims alleging wrongful termination and harassment and discrimination due to race, sex and age. Mr. Chantland's construction and business experience includes representation of real estate owners and developers, contractors, project managers, and various other businesses in litigation involving, construction claims (including damages associated with construction delays, lost profits, and environmental remediation), construction defects, construction site accidents and soil contamination, purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, commissions, unfair competition, false advertising, and trade secrets. His environmental and personal injury experience includes litigation and successful jury trials of cases involving death, dismemberment, brain damage, and diseases allegedly caused by toxic chemicals, soil contamination, mold, indoor air pollution ("sick building syndrome"), defectively designed and manufactured products, and catastrophic transportation accidents. Mr. Chantland has given lectures and seminars on professional liability, construction and employme. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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