Av. James Bruce Covington

Av. James Bruce Covington

James Bruce Covington is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, family and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Bruce Covington at a glance

James Bruce Covington is a Member based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at James B. Covington. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wills, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1978) and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1981). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1986) and Virginia Commonwealth University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Norfolk-Portsmouth and Virginia Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Hakkında

  • James Bruce Covington is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, family and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at James B. Covington in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Bruce Covington's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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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 Bruce Covington is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

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

James Bruce Covington is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Bruce Covington

Where is James Bruce Covington's law office located?
James Bruce Covington's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is James B. Covington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Bruce Covington handle?
James Bruce Covington focuses on wills, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Bruce Covington practiced law?
James Bruce Covington has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Bruce Covington go to law school?
James Bruce Covington earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1986); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James Bruce Covington for a consultation?
You can contact James Bruce Covington directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Bruce Covington received?
James Bruce Covington's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Eğitim

LL.M. Taxation
Marshall-Wythe School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Virginia Commonwealth University
- 1975

Ödüller

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1981

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