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James L. Stripling is a Shareholder based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Decker Jones P.C.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1969), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1970), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1974), and U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1969) and Yale University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James L. Stripling is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, mergers and acquisitions, taxation law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- James practices at Decker Jones P.C. in Fort Worth, TX
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James L. Stripling is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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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. Stripling is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James L. Stripling is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James L. Stripling is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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