Atty. James L. Atkinson

Atty. James L. Atkinson

James L. Atkinson is a lawyer practicing federal income tax, tax appeals, tax controversies and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About James L. Atkinson at a glance

James L. Atkinson is a irs, tax, tax litigation, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Texas (1990), District of Columbia US Tax Court US Supreme Court (2002), and Ohio (2007). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1990) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Atkinson is a lawyer practicing federal income tax, tax appeals, tax controversies and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Atkinson's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Tax Law

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

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Tax Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James L. Atkinson's law office located?
James L. Atkinson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Atkinson handle?
James L. Atkinson focuses on irs, tax, tax litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James L. Atkinson practiced law?
James L. Atkinson has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James L. Atkinson go to law school?
James L. Atkinson earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1990
B.A.
University of South Carolina
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia US Tax Court US Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002
Ohio
Admitted: 2007

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