Atty. James B Van Epps
James B Van Epps is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate. James received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1982, and has been licensed for 34 years.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Summit, NJ · 34+ Years Experience
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About James B Van Epps at a Glance
James B Van Epps is a Member based in Summit, New Jersey, practicing at James B. Van Epps. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1992) and New York (1992). Educated at Fordham University (J.D. New, 1991) and Cornell University (B.S., 1982). Active member of New Jersey State, New York State and American Bar Associations American Institute of Certified Public Accountants New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. Serves clients in Summit, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James B Van Epps
- James B Van Epps is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate
- James received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1982, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James practices at James B. Van Epps in Summit, NJ
Practice Areas Explained
James B Van Epps's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B Van Epps handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Summit.
Business & Corporate Law in Summit
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Summit
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Summit
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Summit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Summit Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Summit-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Summit Choose James B Van Epps
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James B Van Epps's practice in the field of business and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James B Van Epps brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and New York, James B Van Epps can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and tax, James B Van Epps can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Summit
A Summit-based practice means James B Van Epps attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James B Van Epps Handles in Summit
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