Atty. James Berkeley Bentley

Atty. James Berkeley Bentley

James Berkeley Bentley is a lawyer practicing tax increment financing (tif). James received a degree from 2016, West Virginia, and has been licensed for 10 years.

Charleston Charleston 10 yrs experience 10 year
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About James Berkeley Bentley at a glance

James Berkeley Bentley is an Associate based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virg (2016), West Virginia (2016), and Virginia (2017). Educated at 2016, West Virginia University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia (M.A. Baltic, 2011) and West Virginia University College of Law J.D. Phi Beta Kappa West Virginia University College of Law J.D. 2016 Executive Article Selection & Symposium Editor West Virginia University College o (—). Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Berkeley Bentley is a lawyer practicing tax increment financing (tif)
  • James received a degree from 2016, West Virginia, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • James practices in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

James Berkeley Bentley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Berkeley Bentley 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Berkeley Bentley's law office located?
James Berkeley Bentley's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Berkeley Bentley handle?
James Berkeley Bentley focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has James Berkeley Bentley practiced law?
James Berkeley Bentley has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did James Berkeley Bentley go to law school?
James Berkeley Bentley earned their education at (M.A. Baltic, 2011); (—).
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Education

M.A. Baltic
2016, West Virginia University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- 2011
West Virginia University College of Law J.D. Phi Beta Kappa West Virginia University College of Law J.D. 2016 Executive Article Selection & Symposium Editor West Virginia University College o
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virg
Admitted: 2016
West Virginia
Admitted: 2016
Virginia
Admitted: 2017

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