Atty. James A. Ritter
James A. Ritter is a lawyer practicing business, trusts, estate administration & probate and 5 other areas of law.
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James A. Ritter is a Member based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, practicing at Gross McGinley, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1980) and Lehigh University (B.S. Business, 1977). Active member of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Allentown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. Ritter is a lawyer practicing business, trusts, estate administration & probate and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at Gross McGinley, LLP in Allentown, PA
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James A. Ritter is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →
James A. Ritter is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James A. Ritter is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James A. Ritter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James A. Ritter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Allentown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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