Atty. James Alan Getz

Atty. James Alan Getz

James Alan Getz is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation law, general practice and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown PA, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Chevy Chase Chevy Chase 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About James Alan Getz at a glance

James Alan Getz is a estate planning, tax, and environmental attorney based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2011) and California (2014). Educated at University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown PA Univ of Maryland SOL Baltimore MD University of Maryland SOL, Baltimore MD Univ of Pittsburgh Johnstown PA (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Alan Getz is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation law, general practice and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown PA, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • James practices in Chevy Chase, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan Getz's Areas of Practice

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

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 Alan Getz is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Alan Getz is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maryland →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Alan Getz is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Alan Getz's law office located?
James Alan Getz's law practice is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan Getz handle?
James Alan Getz focuses on estate planning, tax, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Alan Getz practiced law?
James Alan Getz has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did James Alan Getz go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has James Alan Getz received?
James Alan Getz's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown PA Univ of Maryland SOL Baltimore MD University of Maryland SOL, Baltimore MD Univ of Pittsburgh Johnstown PA
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2011
California
Admitted: 2014

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