James Robert Lahana
About James Robert Lahana
James Robert Lahana is a lawyer based in Westlake Village, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. James Robert Lahana is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Westlake Village, California
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: James R. Lahana, A Professional Law Corporation
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Westlake Village, CA
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