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About James D. Wise, Jr. at a glance
James D. Wise, Jr. is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy (1973). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1973) and Vanderbilt University (B.E., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James D. Wise, Jr. is a lawyer practicing wills-trusts-probate, elder law, estate planning
- James received a B.E. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices in Houston, TX
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James D. Wise, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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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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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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