Atty. Bruce Rea Durkee

Atty. Bruce Rea Durkee

Bruce Rea Durkee is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, trust and 8 other areas of law. Bruce received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1990, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Palm Desert Palm Desert 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce Rea Durkee at a glance

Bruce Rea Durkee is a Member based in Palm Desert, California, practicing at The Law Office of Bruce R. Durkee. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (2003) and Missouri (2004). Educated at Whittier Law School (J.D., 2002) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Palm Desert, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bruce Rea Durkee is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, trust and 8 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1990, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Bruce practices at The Law Office of Bruce R. Durkee in Palm Desert, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce Rea Durkee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce Rea Durkee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palm Desert are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce Rea Durkee

Where is Bruce Rea Durkee's law office located?
Bruce Rea Durkee's law practice is located in Palm Desert, California. The firm is The Law Office of Bruce R. Durkee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce Rea Durkee handle?
Bruce Rea Durkee focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bruce Rea Durkee practiced law?
Bruce Rea Durkee has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Bruce Rea Durkee go to law school?
Bruce Rea Durkee earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Bruce Rea Durkee for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Whittier Law School
- 2002
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003
Missouri
Admitted: 2004

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