Atty. James Ewing Handy

Atty. James Ewing Handy

Mr. James Ewing Handy is a lawyer practicing family, trusts, power of attorney and 3 other areas of law.

Sacramento Sacramento 29 J. Erfahrung 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James Ewing Handy at a glance

James Ewing Handy is a divorce, trusts, family law, estate planning, and poa attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997) and Texas (2007). Educated at Lincoln University (J.D., 1996) and University of Nevada (B.S., 1974). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Ewing Handy is a lawyer practicing family, trusts, power of attorney and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Nevada in 1974, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Ewing Handy's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Ewing Handy is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →

Trusts

James Ewing Handy is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Family Law

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

James Ewing Handy is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →

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 Ewing Handy is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Power of Attorney

James Ewing Handy is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Sacramento 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 Ewing Handy

Where is James Ewing Handy's law office located?
James Ewing Handy's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ewing Handy handle?
James Ewing Handy focuses on divorce, trusts, family law, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Ewing Handy practiced law?
James Ewing Handy has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Ewing Handy go to law school?
James Ewing Handy earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact James Ewing Handy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lincoln University
- 1996
B.S.
University of Nevada
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
Texas
Admitted: 2007

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