Atty. James Jackson Phillips
James Jackson Phillips is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, wills and probate, estate planning. James received a B.S. degree from University of California at Davis in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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James Jackson Phillips is an Attorney based in Castro Valley, California, practicing at Phillips Law Offices A Professional Corporation. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1980) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1980). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D. Golden, 1980) and University of California at Davis (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Eastern Alameda County (President, 1990), Alameda County and Contra Costa County Bar Associations State Bar of California (Member, Executive Committee, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section, 1991-1992) National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Castro Valley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Jackson Phillips is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, wills and probate, estate planning
- James received a B.S. degree from University of California at Davis in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at Phillips Law Offices A Professional Corporation in Castro Valley, CA and 1 other location
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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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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 Castro Valley 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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