Atty. James John Mentas
James John Mentas is a lawyer practicing probate, trust administration, estate planning and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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James John Mentas is a trusts, probate, and estate planning attorney based in Seal Beach, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Manitoba, Canada (1996) and California (2000). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Seal Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James John Mentas is a lawyer practicing probate, trust administration, estate planning and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
- James practices in Seal Beach, CA
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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 Seal Beach 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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