Atty. James C Melvin

Atty. James C Melvin

James C Melvin is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, tax, corporate section and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Kalamazoo Kalamazoo 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James C Melvin at a glance

James C Melvin is a trusts, business, and tax attorney based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1990). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1990) and University of Michigan (B.S.E., 1986). Serands clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James C Melvin is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, tax, corporate section and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices in Kalamazoo, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James C Melvin's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James C Melvin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

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

James C Melvin is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C Melvin

Where is James C Melvin's law office located?
James C Melvin's law practice is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C Melvin handle?
James C Melvin focuses on trusts, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James C Melvin practiced law?
James C Melvin has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James C Melvin go to law school?
James C Melvin earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S.E., 1986).
How can I contact James C Melvin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1990
B.S.E.
University of Michigan
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1990

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