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Spiral Staircase Descending from Arc de Triomphe Paris

James Pixton inside the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, December 2014

In 1997, James Pixton moved to Alameda, California so he could be a bankruptcy and divorce lawyer. It was kind of a funny thing because he had always said he’d live anywhere but California.

A decade and half later, James now has four wonderful kids including a couple water polo players and two prolific writers. Alameda has been our home for nearly the entire time–and we don’t want to be anywhere else!

Alameda is the East Bay’s best kept secret. With a rejuvenated Park Street business district, there is almost no reason to ever leave the island! The Pixtons love Alameda! This town has been so good to us.

On Becoming a Water Polo Referee

Posted on February 29, 2020 by James PixtonFebruary 29, 2020

A few years back, I made the challenging decision to become a water polo referee. It’s been fun and challenging. It’s improved how I see and enjoy the game. But now it’s time for more red cards.

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Questions About Water Polo in Rio 2016

Posted on August 16, 2016 by James PixtonJanuary 26, 2017

Tuesday afternoon. I’m watching Italy take down Greece in men’s water polo. I’ve been mulling over some questions about water polo in the 2016 Rio Olympics: 1. Why are the Australians so cool? Everything they do is cool. When they … Continue reading →

Watching Water Polo on the NBC Sports 2016 Rio Olympics App

Posted on August 16, 2016 by James PixtonAugust 16, 2016

It’s Sunday afternoon. I’ve got my iPhone connected to my flat screen television with the NBC Sports app streaming the Spain-Montenegro men’s water polo match. Happily, the pool is a healthy shade of light blue. As a water polo fan, … Continue reading →

Nifty Little Cartoon From Fiverr Looks Just Like Me

Posted on October 2, 2014 by James PixtonMarch 5, 2015

Fiverr Helps Law Firm Lighten Its Image Attorney James Pixton finds an artist that makes him smile. I discovered Fiverr recently. For five bucks artists across the world will go to work for you and draw up what you ask … Continue reading →

Broke My Hand Playing Water Polo (Part 1)

Posted on July 1, 2013 by James PixtonJuly 18, 2013

Two Mondays ago, I went to water polo practice at Emma Hood Pool, adjacent to Alameda High School. I play with the masters’ team. During the scrimmage someone grabbed my fingers and twisted them the wrong way. Pop! I ended … Continue reading →

Jot Pro by Adonit Is Perfect iPad Stylus for Attorneys – Once You Fix It

Posted on May 8, 2013 by James PixtonJuly 26, 2013

I love my iPad (3rd Generation). As an attorney, I frequently use its note taking capabilities. That way, my files can go anywhere I go. I use Evernote along with three apps: Penultimate, Notability and NoteShelf to take notes. I’m … Continue reading →

Reading The Hobbit to a Nine-Year-Old is Golden

Posted on January 15, 2013 by James PixtonMay 10, 2013

Round about the time that the new “The Hobbit” movie came out, I dusted off my old copy of the book and started reading it to my nine-year-old son Porter before he goes to bed each night. Jen reminded me … Continue reading →

James Pixton on Applying to Law School

Posted on November 28, 2012 by James PixtonMay 10, 2013

Back in 1992, I was finishing up a bachelor’s degree in political science on Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. At the time, I was taking classes part-time, living in married student housing with Jennifer and working full-time at WordPerfect … Continue reading →

Alameda Pixton Kids Visit Animal Shelter

Posted on November 20, 2012 by James PixtonNovember 20, 2012

Last Saturday, the kids (with Emma in the lead) talked me into taking them to the Alameda City Animal Shelter. I’ve lived in Alameda for fifteen years and never could figure out where this animal shelter was that I kept … Continue reading →

Alameda Bankruptcy Attorney James Pixton Reflects on 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2012 by James PixtonNovember 20, 2012

It was eleven years ago today that terrorists hijacked several airplanes on the East Coast. They were completely fueled up and headed to the West Coast (one was actually destined for my home turf in the San Francisco Bay Area). … Continue reading →