Atty. James Barton Roberts

Atty. James Barton Roberts

James Barton Roberts is a lawyer practicing commercial law, corporate law, tax law and 1 other area of law. James received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1984, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About James Barton Roberts at a glance

James Barton Roberts is a estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1992), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1996). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1992) and Cornell University (A.B. University, 1984). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Barton Roberts is a lawyer practicing commercial law, corporate law, tax law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1984, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Barton Roberts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Barton Roberts 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 Barton Roberts is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Barton Roberts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

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

James Barton Roberts is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Pittsburgh 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 Barton Roberts

Where is James Barton Roberts's law office located?
James Barton Roberts's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Barton Roberts handle?
James Barton Roberts focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Barton Roberts practiced law?
James Barton Roberts has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James Barton Roberts go to law school?
James Barton Roberts earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B. University, 1984).
How can I contact James Barton Roberts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1992
A.B. University
Cornell University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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