Atty. James Howard Stein

Atty. James Howard Stein

James Howard Stein is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, corporate law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Palm Desert Palm Desert 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James Howard Stein at a glance

James Howard Stein is a Member based in Palm Desert, California, practicing at James H. Stein. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1974), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1974), and California (1976). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1974) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Missouri Bar State Bar of California Desert Bar Association. Serands clients in Palm Desert, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Howard Stein is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, corporate law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at James H. Stein in Palm Desert, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Howard Stein's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Howard Stein is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Howard Stein is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

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 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 Palm Desert 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 Howard Stein

Where is James Howard Stein's law office located?
James Howard Stein's law practice is located in Palm Desert, California. The firm is James H. Stein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Howard Stein handle?
James Howard Stein focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Howard Stein practiced law?
James Howard Stein has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Howard Stein go to law school?
James Howard Stein earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact James Howard Stein for a consultation?
You can contact James Howard Stein 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 Howard Stein received?
James Howard Stein's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1974
B.S.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1974
California
Admitted: 1976

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