Atty. James Fredrick Wisner

Atty. James Fredrick Wisner

James Fredrick Wisner is a lawyer practicing real estate taxation, real estate development, business planning and 1 other area of law. James received a M.B.A. degree from Golden Gate University in 1971, and has been licensed for 64 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About James Fredrick Wisner at a glance

James Fredrick Wisner is a business, real estate, tax, and estate tax attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in California (1962), Idaho (1962), U.S. District Court, District of Idaho (1963), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1966). Educated at Golden Gate University (M.B.A. Yale, 1971) and Stanford University (J.D., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Fredrick Wisner is a lawyer practicing real estate taxation, real estate development, business planning and 1 other area of law
  • James received a M.B.A. degree from Golden Gate University in 1971, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Fredrick Wisner's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Fredrick Wisner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Fredrick Wisner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

James Fredrick Wisner is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Estate & Gift Tax

James Fredrick Wisner is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate 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 San Francisco 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 Fredrick Wisner

Where is James Fredrick Wisner's law office located?
James Fredrick Wisner's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Fredrick Wisner handle?
James Fredrick Wisner focuses on business, real estate, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Fredrick Wisner practiced law?
James Fredrick Wisner has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did James Fredrick Wisner go to law school?
James Fredrick Wisner earned their education at (M.B.A. Yale, 1971); (J.D., 1962).
How can I contact James Fredrick Wisner for a consultation?
You can contact James Fredrick Wisner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Fredrick Wisner received?
James Fredrick Wisner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

M.B.A. Yale
Golden Gate University
- 1971
J.D.
Stanford University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1962
Idaho
Admitted: 1962
U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
Admitted: 1963
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1972

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