Atty. James John Mentas

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.

Seal Beach Seal Beach 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (562) 580-3306 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James John Mentas at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James John Mentas's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James John Mentas is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

James John Mentas 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 John Mentas is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

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 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Seal Beach or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James John Mentas

Where is James John Mentas's law office located?
James John Mentas's law practice is located in Seal Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James John Mentas handle?
James John Mentas focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James John Mentas practiced law?
James John Mentas has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James John Mentas go to law school?
James John Mentas earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact James John Mentas for a consultation?
You can contact James John Mentas 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.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Manitoba, Canada
Admitted: 1996
California
Admitted: 2000

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.