James Warren IV

About

Seasoned business lawyer with a decade of experience. I represent clients in business and commercial litigation; employment matters; corporate law; serve outside general counsel; and draft and negotiate commercial contracts. I’ve guided clients through complex lawsuits, skillfully negotiated and finalized commercial agreements, and resolved disputes with practical, results-driven solutions.

Practice Areas

Featured Clients

BodyKoreAbbey Party RentsPremium ExtractsMontgomery 30 MarketingAlmighty WindowsLlama Lead GenNine Cloud CannabisMahway

Services

• Commercial Contracts

  I assist with structuring, negotiating, drafting, and executing business transactions, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment for long-term success.
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• Business & Commercial Litigation

  I represent individuals and businesses in disputes involving breach of contract issues, partnership disputes, employment matters, shareholder derivative suits, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and other commercial litigation matters to protect your interests.
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• Outside General Counsel

  I represent clients handling their day-to-day legal needs, while offering general business, operational, and compliance guidance to best meet each client's individual needs
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"Our boutique marketing agency has been fortunate to work with James on legal matters, specifically in drafting our contracts to protect our growing business. James's expertise has been invaluable, saving us over $30,000 in legal fees. His thoroughness and attention to detail ensure that our legal documents are airtight and tailored to our agency's needs. What sets James apart is his friendly demeanor, responsiveness, and availability when we need guidance, making complex legal issues feel manageable and considerably less stressful. We highly recommend James to any company seeking a trusted legal partner who truly has their best interests at heart."

Work

• 
  Senior Counsel

  Brown Neri Smith & Khan LLP

  Jul 2025 - Present
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  Principal & Founder

  JF Warren PC

  Jun 2023 - Present
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  Partner; Of Counsel

  Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2025

Education

• Whittier Law School
  Juris Doctor (J.D.), Trial and Appellate Practice & Criminal Law • 2015
• Sonoma State University
  BA, Urban Planning • 2011