Atty. James Kasten Mortimer

Atty. James Kasten Mortimer

James Kasten Mortimer is a lawyer practicing taxes law, wills law, estates law. James received a A.B. degree from Colgate University, and has been licensed for 77 years.

Lake Forest Lake Forest 77 yrs experience 77 year
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About James Kasten Mortimer at a glance

James Kasten Mortimer is a Member based in Lake Forest, Illinois, practicing at James K. Mortimer. They have 77+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1949. Their practice focuses on wills, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1949). Educated at University of Michigan J.D. (—) and Colgate University A.B. (—). Serands clients in Lake Forest, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Kasten Mortimer is a lawyer practicing taxes law, wills law, estates law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Colgate University, and has been licensed for 77 years
  • James practices at James K. Mortimer in Lake Forest, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Kasten Mortimer's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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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 Kasten Mortimer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

James Kasten Mortimer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lake Forest are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James Kasten Mortimer's law office located?
James Kasten Mortimer's law practice is located in Lake Forest, Illinois. The firm is James K. Mortimer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kasten Mortimer handle?
James Kasten Mortimer focuses on wills, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Kasten Mortimer practiced law?
James Kasten Mortimer has 77+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1949.
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Education

University of Michigan J.D.
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Colgate University A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1949

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