Atty. James Lambert Leestma

Atty. James Lambert Leestma

James Lambert Leestma is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates litigation, conservatorship litigation, probate administration and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Canoga Park Canoga Park 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lambert Leestma at a glance

James Lambert Leestma is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in Canoga Park, California. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in California (2000). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Pepperdine University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Canoga Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Lambert Leestma is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates litigation, conservatorship litigation, probate administration and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices in Canoga Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Lambert Leestma's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James Lambert Leestma is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Lambert Leestma

Where is James Lambert Leestma's law office located?
James Lambert Leestma's law practice is located in Canoga Park, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lambert Leestma handle?
James Lambert Leestma focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Lambert Leestma practiced law?
James Lambert Leestma has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Lambert Leestma go to law school?
James Lambert Leestma earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact James Lambert Leestma for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
Pepperdine University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000

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