Atty. James E. Bishop

Atty. James E. Bishop

James E. Bishop is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law.

Bartlesville Bartlesville 73 Years Experience 73 year

Profile Summary

About James E. Bishop at a glance

James E. Bishop is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. They have 73+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1953. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1953), U.S. Tax Court (1976), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma (1978). Educated at University of Oklahoma (LL.B., 1953) and University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., 1951). Serves clients in Bartlesville, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. Bishop is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law
  • James E. received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1951, and has been licensed for 73 years
  • James E. practices in Bartlesville, OK

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Bishop's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James E. Bishop is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oklahoma →

Probate

James E. Bishop is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Oklahoma →

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 E. Bishop is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oklahoma →

Tax Law

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

James E. Bishop is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Oklahoma →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bartlesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Bishop

Where is James E. Bishop's law office located?
James E. Bishop's law practice is located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Bishop handle?
James E. Bishop focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has James E. Bishop practiced law?
James E. Bishop has 73+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1953.
Where did James E. Bishop go to law school?
James E. Bishop earned their education at (LL.B., 1953); (B.B.A., 1951).
How can I contact James E. Bishop for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Oklahoma
- 1953
B.B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1951

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1953
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1978

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