Atty. Duane Edward Waters

Atty. Duane Edward Waters

Duane Edward Waters is a lawyer practicing taxation. Duane received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About Duane Edward Waters at a glance

Duane Edward Waters is an Of Counsel based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Gilchrist And Rutter Professional Corporation. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in California (1971) and U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court Southern District of California (2002). Educated at University of Southern California Law Center (J.D., 1970) and University of Southern California (B.S. Accounting, 1967). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Duane Edward Waters is a lawyer practicing taxation
  • Duane received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Duane practices at Gilchrist & Rutter Professional Corporation in Santa Monica, CA

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Duane Edward Waters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Duane Edward Waters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax 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 Santa Monica 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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Where is Duane Edward Waters's law office located?
Duane Edward Waters's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Gilchrist And Rutter Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Duane Edward Waters handle?
Duane Edward Waters focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Duane Edward Waters practiced law?
Duane Edward Waters has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Duane Edward Waters go to law school?
Duane Edward Waters earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S. Accounting, 1967).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California Law Center
- 1970
B.S. Accounting
University of Southern California
- 1967

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court Southern District of California
Admitted: 2002

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