Atty. Charles S Oakes

Atty. Charles S Oakes

Mr. Charles S Oakes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax planning, corporate law and 1 other area of law.

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About Charles S Oakes at a glance

Charles S Oakes is a Member based in Ontario, Oregon, practicing at Charles S.Oakes. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1986) and U.S. Tax Court (1986). Educated at University of Florida (LL.M. Willamette, 1985) and Eastern Oregon College (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Ontario, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Charles S Oakes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax planning, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • Charles received a B.S. degree from Eastern Oregon College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Charles practices at Charles S.Oakes in Ontario, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Charles S Oakes's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Charles S Oakes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Charles S Oakes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Tax Law

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

Charles S Oakes is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ontario are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles S Oakes

Where is Charles S Oakes's law office located?
Charles S Oakes's law practice is located in Ontario, Oregon. The firm is Charles S.Oakes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles S Oakes handle?
Charles S Oakes focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Charles S Oakes practiced law?
Charles S Oakes has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Charles S Oakes go to law school?
Charles S Oakes earned their education at (LL.M. Willamette, 1985); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact Charles S Oakes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles S Oakes received?
Charles S Oakes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M. Willamette
University of Florida
- 1985
B.S.
Eastern Oregon College
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986

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