Atty. James E. McCobb

Atty. James E. McCobb

James E. McCobb is a lawyer practicing tax, business and estate planning, partnerships and 1 other area of law.

Portland Portland 74 Years Experience 74 year

Profile Summary

About James E. McCobb at a glance

James E. McCobb is a estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 74+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1952. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1952) and Michigan (1968). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1951) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1948). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. McCobb is a lawyer practicing tax, business and estate planning, partnerships and 1 other area of law
  • James E. received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1948, and has been licensed for 74 years
  • James E. practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James E. McCobb's Areas of Practice

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

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James E. McCobb is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Tax Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. McCobb

Where is James E. McCobb's law office located?
James E. McCobb's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. McCobb handle?
James E. McCobb focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James E. McCobb practiced law?
James E. McCobb has 74+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1952.
Where did James E. McCobb go to law school?
James E. McCobb earned their education at (J.D., 1951); (A.B., 1948).
How can I contact James E. McCobb for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1951
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1948

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1952
Michigan
Admitted: 1968

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