Atty. Carl James Bessent

Atty. Carl James Bessent

Carl James Bessent is a lawyer practicing taxation. Carl has been licensed for 43 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Carl James Bessent at a glance

Carl James Bessent is a tax attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Carl James Bessent is a lawyer practicing taxation
  • Carl has been licensed for 43 years
  • Carl practices in Sacramento, CA

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Carl James Bessent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carl James Bessent handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Sacramento 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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Carl James Bessent's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Carl James Bessent focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
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Carl James Bessent has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
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California
Admitted: 1983

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