Atty. Charles David Spence

Atty. Charles David Spence

Charles David Spence is a lawyer practicing wills and probate, asset protection, charitable giving and 4 other areas of law. Charles received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.

San Jose San Jose 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles David Spence at a glance

Charles David Spence is a Partner based in San Jose, California, practicing at Berliner Cohen. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1991) and Brigham Young University (B.S., 1986). Active member of Silicon Valley Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles David Spence is a lawyer practicing wills and probate, asset protection, charitable giving and 4 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Charles practices at Berliner Cohen in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles David Spence's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles David Spence handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles David Spence is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

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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 San Jose 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 Charles David Spence

Where is Charles David Spence's law office located?
Charles David Spence's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Berliner Cohen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles David Spence handle?
Charles David Spence focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles David Spence practiced law?
Charles David Spence has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Charles David Spence go to law school?
Charles David Spence earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Charles David Spence for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 1991
B.S.
Brigham Young University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992

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