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Areas of Practice

  • Asbestos & Toxic Tort
  • Class Action Defense
  • Financial Services Litigation - Commercial
  • Financial Services Litigation - Consumer
  • Litigation
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Profile

James M. Golden is a litigation and compliance attorney, with a focus on class action defense, consumer financial services litigation and compliance, commercial litigation, toxic torts, and environmental litigation.

Mr. Golden defends financial institutions against lawsuits alleging violations of consumer protection laws, and regularly advises captive automotive finance companies and other lenders on how to comply with state and federal laws governing the origination and servicing of automotive loans and leases. Mr. Golden also has substantial experience in general commercial litigation, toxic torts, and defending companies against suits by private and public entities alleging environmental contamination of properties.


Bar Admissions

California

Education
University of Chicago Law School, J.D. Dartmouth College, B.A.

Areas of Practice

  • Asbestos & Toxic Tort
  • Class Action Defense
  • Financial Services Litigation - Commercial
  • Financial Services Litigation - Consumer
  • Litigation

Blogs

Cannabis Law Blog

The cannabis industry presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs. Yet, entities looking to engage in this emerging industry face daunting levels of legal complexity and uncertainty. Moreover, state and local governments are constantly tasked with regulating an ever-evolving industry. Dykema's Cannabis Law Blog discusses important cannabis-related legal developments, reviews the practical implications of those developments, and provides valuable insight for anyone...

Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments

Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments provides legal insight on topics of special interest to insurance industry professionals. Covering a wide range of industries, Dykema's Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments blog provides brief but substantive alerts, including updates and analysis on significant developments and trends in the insurance industry.

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