Atty. James Gregory Yastion

Atty. James Gregory Yastion

James Gregory Yastion is a lawyer practicing surrogates court practice, estate litigation, estate and gift taxation and 3 other areas of law. James Gregory received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

New Paltz New Paltz 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About James Gregory Yastion at a glance

James Gregory Yastion is a estate planning, tax, estate tax, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in New Paltz, New York. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in New York (2002) and New Jersey (2002). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 2001) and Fordham University (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in New Paltz, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Gregory Yastion is a lawyer practicing surrogates court practice, estate litigation, estate and gift taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • James Gregory received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • James Gregory practices in New Paltz, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Gregory Yastion's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Gregory Yastion 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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Tax Law

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

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Estate & Gift Tax

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Gregory Yastion

Where is James Gregory Yastion's law office located?
James Gregory Yastion's law practice is located in New Paltz, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gregory Yastion handle?
James Gregory Yastion focuses on estate planning, tax, estate tax, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Gregory Yastion practiced law?
James Gregory Yastion has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did James Gregory Yastion go to law school?
James Gregory Yastion earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 2001
B.A.
Fordham University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002
New Jersey
Admitted: 2002

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