James Patrick Castles

James Patrick Castles: Attorney with Furukawa Castles LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Castles specializes in construction matters and has over 35 years of trial, arbitration and mediation experience in both the state and federal courts. He has extensive experience in drafting contracts and advising clients with respect to achieving contract goals by properly managing risk through clear and unambiguous contract terms. Mr. Castles also counsels clients during the performance of construction projects with respect to risk management, project documentation and strategic positioning.

Mr. Castles has successfully tried, arbitrated and negotiated numerous settlements of construction related disputes involving schedule-related claims (delays, disruptions and accelerations), cost overruns, defects (including mold) and earth movements (landslides and subsidence). These disputes have involved both public and private projects. The types of projects include infrastructure type facilities (roads, dams, bridges, etc.), hospitals and related health care facilities, schools and colleges, jails, detention and correctional type facilities, hotels, office buildings, condominiums and homes.
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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Extensive Trial
  • Arbitration and Mediation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Colgate University, A.B., Political Science and Russian Studies, 1972
Law School Attended:
University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, California
Memberships:
Alameda County and American Bar Associations; Northern California Association of Defense Counsel.
Birth Information:
New York, New York, May 13, 1950
ISLN:
908478314

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Contact Information:

341-223-3326  Phone

415-510-2240  Fax

415-743-9305  Fax

www.roblesandcastleslaw.com

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