Atty. James L. Broughal
James L. Broughal is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, real estate, zoning law and 5 other areas of law.
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James L. Broughal is a Partner based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, practicing at Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1973) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Northampton County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Bethlehem, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James L. Broughal is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, real estate, zoning law and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices at Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. in Bethlehem, PA
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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.
James L. Broughal is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James L. Broughal is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James L. Broughal is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
James L. Broughal is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethlehem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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