Atty. James Austin Nelson

Atty. James Austin Nelson

James Austin Nelson is a lawyer practicing federal income, estate and gift taxation law. James Austin received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About James Austin Nelson at a glance

James Austin Nelson is an Area Coun. SB/SE IRS based in Los Angeles, California. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on tax and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Washington (1970) and District of Columbia (1975). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1969) and University of Puget Sound (B.A., 1966). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Austin Nelson is a lawyer practicing federal income, estate and gift taxation law
  • James Austin received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • James Austin practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Austin Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Los Angeles 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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Where is James Austin Nelson's law office located?
James Austin Nelson's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Austin Nelson handle?
James Austin Nelson focuses on tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Austin Nelson practiced law?
James Austin Nelson has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James Austin Nelson go to law school?
James Austin Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1969
B.A.
University of Puget Sound
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975

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