Atty. James Arthur Brattain

Atty. James Arthur Brattain

James Arthur Brattain is a lawyer practicing elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning, real property and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Chesterfield Chesterfield 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James Arthur Brattain at a glance

James Arthur Brattain is a probate, estate planning, real estate, elder law, and government attorney based in Chesterfield, Missouri. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1979) and The Ohio State University (B.S., 1976). Serands clients in Chesterfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Arthur Brattain is a lawyer practicing elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning, real property and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices in Chesterfield, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Arthur Brattain's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Arthur Brattain is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

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 Arthur Brattain is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Arthur Brattain is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James Arthur Brattain is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Missouri →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Arthur Brattain is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Arthur Brattain

Where is James Arthur Brattain's law office located?
James Arthur Brattain's law practice is located in Chesterfield, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Arthur Brattain handle?
James Arthur Brattain focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Arthur Brattain practiced law?
James Arthur Brattain has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Arthur Brattain go to law school?
James Arthur Brattain earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact James Arthur Brattain for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1979
B.S.
The Ohio State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1979

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