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.
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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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- 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
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James Kasten Mortimer is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
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 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 →
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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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