Atty. James Edward Wise, Jr

Atty. James Edward Wise, Jr

James Edward Wise, Jr is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, trusts law and 2 other areas of law. James Edward received a B.A. degree from Ripon College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years.

San Diego San Diego 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Wise, Jr at a glance

James Edward Wise, Jr is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at James E. Wise. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, and family law. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1973), California (1989), and Texas (1993). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1973) and Ripon College (B.A., 1967). Active member of San Diego Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Edward Wise, Jr is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, trusts law and 2 other areas of law
  • James Edward received a B.A. degree from Ripon College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James Edward practices at James E. Wise in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Wise, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 San Diego 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 Wise, Jr

Where is James Edward Wise, Jr's law office located?
James Edward Wise, Jr's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is James E. Wise. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Wise, Jr handle?
James Edward Wise, Jr focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Edward Wise, Jr practiced law?
James Edward Wise, Jr has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Edward Wise, Jr go to law school?
James Edward Wise, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact James Edward Wise, Jr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1973
B.A.
Ripon College
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1973
California
Admitted: 1989
Texas
Admitted: 1993

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