Atty. James A. Wimmer

Atty. James A. Wimmer

James A. Wimmer is a lawyer practicing wills, probate, trusts and estates and 4 other areas of law.

Palmerton Palmerton 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Wimmer at a glance

James A. Wimmer is a Member based in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Philip & Wimmer. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1965), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania (1965), and U.S. Tax Court (1966). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D. Economics, 1965) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Economics, 1962). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Carbon County (Member, Law Journal Committee, 1990—) Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Palmerton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Wimmer is a lawyer practicing wills, probate, trusts and estates and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • James practices at Philip & Wimmer in Palmerton, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Wimmer's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James A. Wimmer is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Trusts

James A. Wimmer is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

James A. Wimmer is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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.

James A. Wimmer is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Palmerton 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Wimmer

Where is James A. Wimmer's law office located?
James A. Wimmer's law practice is located in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. The firm is Philip & Wimmer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Wimmer handle?
James A. Wimmer focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James A. Wimmer practiced law?
James A. Wimmer has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did James A. Wimmer go to law school?
James A. Wimmer earned their education at (J.D. Economics, 1965); (B.S. Economics, 1962).
How can I contact James A. Wimmer for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Wimmer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James A. Wimmer received?
James A. Wimmer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Economics
University of Pennsylvania
- 1965
B.S. Economics
University of Pennsylvania
- 1962

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1966

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