Atty. James E. Shekoyan
Mr. Shekoyan, a Baker Manock & Jensen Senior Counsel, has been a lawyer for more than 45 years.
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James E. Shekoyan is a Senior Counsel based in Fresno, California, practicing at Baker Manock Jensen Pc. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1966), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1966), U.S. Tax Court (1969), and U.S. Supreme Court (1971). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1965) and Stanford University (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Shekoyan, a Baker Manock & Jensen Senior Counsel, has been a lawyer for more than 45 years
- He practices in the areas of business formation and consultation, real estate and estate planning, with an emphasis in estate and gift tax planning, trusts, wills, family limited partnerships, and advising in the administration of trusts and estates
- Mr. Shekoyan also represents clients in business succession planning and commercial and agricultural real estate matters
- He is a member and past president of the Fresno Estate Planning Council, a past board member of the Fresno Business Council, a past board member of the California Water Commission and other community organizations, and served as chairman of the City of Fresno's Little Hoover Commission
- He currently serves as a board member and is a past president of the California Supreme Court Historical Society, and is a member of California State University Fresno President's Advisory Board
- He is a member of the Fresno County and American Bar Associations
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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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Fresno 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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