Atty. James L. Stanton

Atty. James L. Stanton

James L. Stanton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and wills, family and juvenile law and 12 other areas of law.

Bellevue Bellevue 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Stanton at a glance

James L. Stanton is a trusts, probate, personal injury, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Bellevue, Nebraska. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1963), U.S. Supreme Court (1967), and Nebraska (1985). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1963) and University of Iowa (B.A. University, 1960). Serands clients in Bellevue, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James L. Stanton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and wills, family and juvenile law and 12 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • James practices in Bellevue, NE

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Stanton's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James L. Stanton is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nebraska →

Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James L. Stanton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nebraska →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

James L. Stanton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Nebraska →

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 L. Stanton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James L. Stanton

Where is James L. Stanton's law office located?
James L. Stanton's law practice is located in Bellevue, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Stanton handle?
James L. Stanton focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has James L. Stanton practiced law?
James L. Stanton has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did James L. Stanton go to law school?
James L. Stanton earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.A. University, 1960).
How can I contact James L. Stanton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1963
B.A. University
University of Iowa
- 1960

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1967
Nebraska
Admitted: 1985

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