James Green

Partner, Jim Green, brings a truly valuable blend of experience to Claery & Green's clients.  Not only has he proudly served this nation as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps working as a military attorney, but he is an accomplished civilian attorney who has successfully advocated for military members in military matters as well as military members and military members' spouses in divorce matters.  In addition, he has handled hundreds of family law matters ranging from divorces and paternity actions to domestic violence and child support matters.  Mr. Green embraces challenges and he passionately advocates for Claery & Green's clients' family law needs.  Partner Green also has appeared across the nation in various states at federal security clearance hearings. Moreover, he has worked on security clearance appeals and helped individuals prepare security clearance paperwork.  He is truly one of the nation's most valuable security clearance advocates. Furthermore, Mr. Green earned an advanced legal degree, an LLM in Taxation, from the esteemed University of Missouri-Kansas City and has drafted hundreds of wills while practicing as a military attorney.  It is this unique blend of experience which makes Mr. Green stand out from other attorneys.  He and his partner have carefully selected the associates who will be handling your matter under their guidance.

Mr. Green attended the University of Kansas' prestigious law school.  During law school Mr. Green was very active and took advantage of the school's numerous opportunities.  He is admitted to the United State's Federal Court and an active member of the State Bar of California and has historically been active in both Kansas and Washington.  Mr. Green is also a member of both Los Angeles County and San Diego County BAR Associations.  Mr. Green is married and has three children.