Atty. James Forrest Bennett

Atty. James Forrest Bennett

James Forrest Bennett is a lawyer practicing appeals, arbitration, tax. James received a B.A. degree from Westminster College, and has been licensed for 31 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About James Forrest Bennett at a glance

James Forrest Bennett is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Dowd Bennett LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on tax, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1995) and Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Elevent (1998). Educated at Vanderbilt Law School J.D. (—) and Westminster College B.A. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Forrest Bennett is a lawyer practicing appeals, arbitration, tax
  • James received a B.A. degree from Westminster College, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at Dowd Bennett LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Forrest Bennett's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

James Forrest Bennett is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Forrest Bennett is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Forrest Bennett is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Common questions about James Forrest Bennett

Where is James Forrest Bennett's law office located?
James Forrest Bennett's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Dowd Bennett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Forrest Bennett handle?
James Forrest Bennett focuses on tax, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Forrest Bennett practiced law?
James Forrest Bennett has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James Forrest Bennett go to law school?
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How can I contact James Forrest Bennett for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Forrest Bennett received?
James Forrest Bennett's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Practice Areas

Education

Vanderbilt Law School J.D.
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Westminster College B.A.
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1995
Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Elevent
Admitted: 1998

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