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About James A. Nelson at a glance
James A. Nelson is a probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation attorney based in Rancho Mirage, California. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1973) and Washington (1983). Educated at Georgetown University J.D. (—) and University of Maryland B.S. (—). Serands clients in Rancho Mirage, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James A. Nelson is a lawyer practicing administrative/ regulatory, civil litigation, debtor-creditor and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices in Rancho Mirage, CA
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James A. Nelson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James A. Nelson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James A. Nelson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James A. Nelson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
James A. Nelson is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James A. Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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 Rancho Mirage 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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