Atty. James Chapple Soper
James Chapple Soper is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, estates and trusts and 1 other area of law. James received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1951, and has been licensed for 72 years.
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James Chapple Soper is an Attorney based in Oakland, California, practicing at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP. They have 72+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1954. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California United States Supreme Court (1954). Educated at Stanford University School of Law (J.D., 1953) and Stanford University (A.B., 1951). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Chapple Soper is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, estates and trusts and 1 other area of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1951, and has been licensed for 72 years
- James practices at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP in Oakland, CA
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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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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