Atty. James Douglas Lyon

Atty. James Douglas Lyon

James Douglas Lyon is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, estate & tax planning, estate planning, trust and 1 other area of law. James has been licensed for 5 years.

Monrovia Monrovia 5 yrs experience 5 year
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Profile Summary

About James Douglas Lyon at a glance

James Douglas Lyon is a trusts, estate planning, tax, estate tax, and litigation attorney based in Monrovia, California. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in California (2021) and Federal Tax Court (2021). Educated at UC Berkeley (Loyola Law, 2013). Serands clients in Monrovia, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Douglas Lyon is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, estate & tax planning, estate planning, trust and 1 other area of law
  • James has been licensed for 5 years
  • James practices in Monrovia, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Douglas Lyon's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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 Lyon is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

James Douglas Lyon is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Estate & Gift Tax

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Douglas Lyon is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Monrovia 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Douglas Lyon

Where is James Douglas Lyon's law office located?
James Douglas Lyon's law practice is located in Monrovia, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Douglas Lyon handle?
James Douglas Lyon focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, estate tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Douglas Lyon practiced law?
James Douglas Lyon has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did James Douglas Lyon go to law school?
James Douglas Lyon earned their education at (Loyola Law, 2013).
How can I contact James Douglas Lyon for a consultation?
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Education

Loyola Law
UC Berkeley
- 2013

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2021
Federal Tax Court
Admitted: 2021

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