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Atty. James Edward Vaughan

Atty. James Edward Vaughan

Mr. James Edward Vaughan is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax planning, corporate law.

Carlsbad Carlsbad 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Vaughan at a glance

James Edward Vaughan is a estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Carlsbad, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Texas (1976), California (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1977), and Nevada (inactive) (2000). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D. Taxation, 1974) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S.N.E. New, 1967). Serands clients in Carlsbad, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. James Edward Vaughan is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax planning, corporate law
  • James received a degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1967, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in Carlsbad, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Vaughan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Edward Vaughan 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 Edward Vaughan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

James Edward Vaughan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Carlsbad 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 Edward Vaughan

Where is James Edward Vaughan's law office located?
James Edward Vaughan's law practice is located in Carlsbad, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Vaughan handle?
James Edward Vaughan focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Edward Vaughan practiced law?
James Edward Vaughan has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Edward Vaughan go to law school?
James Edward Vaughan earned their education at (J.D. Taxation, 1974); (M.S.N.E. New, 1967).
How can I contact James Edward Vaughan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Taxation
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1974
M.S.N.E. New
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1976
California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1977
Nevada (inactive)
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2000

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