Atty. James David Obermanns

Atty. James David Obermanns

James David Obermanns is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, labor & employment, labor & employment law and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James David Obermanns at a glance

James David Obermanns is a Member based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, practicing at Dykema. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, and tax. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1977) and Michigan (1996). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1977) and Yale University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Oakland County, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Bloomfield Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James David Obermanns is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, labor & employment, labor & employment law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Dykema in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James David Obermanns's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James David Obermanns is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

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

James David Obermanns 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 Bloomfield Hills 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 David Obermanns

Where is James David Obermanns's law office located?
James David Obermanns's law practice is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The firm is Dykema. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Obermanns handle?
James David Obermanns focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James David Obermanns practiced law?
James David Obermanns has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James David Obermanns go to law school?
James David Obermanns earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James David Obermanns for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James David Obermanns received?
James David Obermanns's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1977
B.A.
Yale University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1977
Michigan
Admitted: 1996

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