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