Atty. James Douglas Buchanan

Atty. James Douglas Buchanan

James Douglas Buchanan is a lawyer practicing adoption law, conservatorships, evictions and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Nevada in 1963, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James Douglas Buchanan at a glance

James Douglas Buchanan is a Principal based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, adoption, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (1975). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of Nevada (B.A. Journalism, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Inyo-Mono Bar Association (President, 1980) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Douglas Buchanan is a lawyer practicing adoption law, conservatorships, evictions and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Nevada in 1963, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Douglas Buchanan's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Douglas Buchanan is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

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.

James Douglas Buchanan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Adoption

James Douglas Buchanan is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Virginia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James Douglas Buchanan is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Virginia Beach 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Douglas Buchanan

Where is James Douglas Buchanan's law office located?
James Douglas Buchanan's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Douglas Buchanan handle?
James Douglas Buchanan focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, adoption, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Douglas Buchanan practiced law?
James Douglas Buchanan has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James Douglas Buchanan go to law school?
James Douglas Buchanan earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A. Journalism, 1963).
How can I contact James Douglas Buchanan for a consultation?
You can contact James Douglas Buchanan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Douglas Buchanan received?
James Douglas Buchanan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 1975
B.A. Journalism
University of Nevada
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric
Admitted: 1975

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