D. James McCubbin
Legal Director and Staff Attorney
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James joined Friends in 2022 after serving as a deputy county attorney in western Montana for many years. He is originally from San Francisco and earned his juris doctor degree at U.C. Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. During his time in government service, James worked with elected county officials, planning boards, and environmental agencies in adopting, administering, and enforcing land use and environmental regulations. His work has included litigation of numerous land use planning, environmental, and regulatory enforcement cases, with multiple appeals to the state supreme court. James enjoys rolling on just about anything with less than four wheels, and is excited to be refreshing his sailing skills. He lives on San Juan Island where he enjoys exploring all the wonders of the islands.
