Atty. James Brian Betterman
James Brian Betterman is a lawyer practicing estate planning & probate, probate and trust law, real estate and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Creighton University, and has been licensed for 43 years.
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James Brian Betterman is a Partner based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1983) and Kansas (1999). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (LL.M., 1986) and Creighton University B.A. summa cum laude Creighton University B.A. 1980 University of Notre Dame Law School (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Brian Betterman is a lawyer practicing estate planning & probate, probate and trust law, real estate and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Creighton University, and has been licensed for 43 years
- James practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Overland Park, KS
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James Brian Betterman is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Brian Betterman is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Brian Betterman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James Brian Betterman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Kansas →
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Why local counsel matters in Kansas
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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