Atty. James Harvey Bernard

Atty. James Harvey Bernard

James Harvey Bernard is a lawyer practicing creditor rights, estate planning and trusts, real estate and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James Harvey Bernard at a glance

James Harvey Bernard is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Slagle, Bernard & Gorman A Professional Corporation. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, tax, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1976) and Kansas U.S. Supreme Court (2014). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1976) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar Kansas City Metropolitan and American Bar Associations Lawyers Association of Kansas City The Estate Planning Society of Kansas City. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Harvey Bernard is a lawyer practicing creditor rights, estate planning and trusts, real estate and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Slagle, Bernard & Gorman A Professional Corporation in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Harvey Bernard's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Harvey Bernard is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

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 Harvey Bernard is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

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

James Harvey Bernard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

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

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

Creditor Rights & Collections

James Harvey Bernard is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Kansas City 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Harvey Bernard

Where is James Harvey Bernard's law office located?
James Harvey Bernard's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Slagle, Bernard & Gorman A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Harvey Bernard handle?
James Harvey Bernard focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, tax, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Harvey Bernard practiced law?
James Harvey Bernard has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Harvey Bernard go to law school?
James Harvey Bernard earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James Harvey Bernard for a consultation?
You can contact James Harvey Bernard 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 Harvey Bernard received?
James Harvey Bernard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1976
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1976
Kansas U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2014

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