Atty. Douglas Alan James

Atty. Douglas Alan James

Douglas Alan James is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trusts and 8 other areas of law. Douglas Alan received a M.B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1982, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About Douglas Alan James at a glance

Douglas Alan James is a Member based in Palatine, Illinois, practicing at Molohon, Sandquist & James, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1978), District of Columbia (Inactive) (1979), and Illinois (2003). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (M.B.A. Finance, 1982) and Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1978). Serands clients in Palatine, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Alan James is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trusts and 8 other areas of law
  • Douglas Alan received a M.B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1982, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Douglas Alan practices at Molohon, Sandquist & James, LLP in Palatine, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Alan James's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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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.

Douglas Alan James is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Alan James

Where is Douglas Alan James's law office located?
Douglas Alan James's law practice is located in Palatine, Illinois. The firm is Molohon, Sandquist & James, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Alan James handle?
Douglas Alan James focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Alan James practiced law?
Douglas Alan James has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Douglas Alan James go to law school?
Douglas Alan James earned their education at (M.B.A. Finance, 1982); (J.D., 1978).
How can I contact Douglas Alan James for a consultation?
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Education

M.B.A. Finance
University of Pennsylvania
- 1982
J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1979
Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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