Atty. James J. Melching

Atty. James J. Melching

James J. Melching is a lawyer practicing taxation law, real estate law, probate law.

Kansas City Kansas City 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About James J. Melching at a glance

James J. Melching is a probate, real estate, and tax attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1963) and Kansas (1983). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (LL.B., 1962) and Kansas State University (B.S., 1955). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James J. Melching is a lawyer practicing taxation law, real estate law, probate law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 1955, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • James practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Melching's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

James J. Melching is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 J. Melching

Where is James J. Melching's law office located?
James J. Melching's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Melching handle?
James J. Melching focuses on probate, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James J. Melching practiced law?
James J. Melching has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did James J. Melching go to law school?
James J. Melching earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (B.S., 1955).
How can I contact James J. Melching for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James J. Melching received?
James J. Melching's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1962
B.S.
Kansas State University
- 1955

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1963
Kansas
Admitted: 1983

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