Atty. James Lawrence Kotschwar

Atty. James Lawrence Kotschwar

James Lawrence Kotschwar is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, elder, estate planning/ probate/ wills and 1 other area of law. James received a M.A. degree from Kent State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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About James Lawrence Kotschwar at a glance

James Lawrence Kotschwar is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Oak Harbor, Washington. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Washington (1980). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1977) and Kent State University (M.A. University, 1974). Serands clients in Oak Harbor, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Lawrence Kotschwar is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, elder, estate planning/ probate/ wills and 1 other area of law
  • James received a M.A. degree from Kent State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Oak Harbor, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James Lawrence Kotschwar's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Lawrence Kotschwar is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Lawrence Kotschwar is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Lawrence Kotschwar is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

James Lawrence Kotschwar is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Common questions about James Lawrence Kotschwar

Where is James Lawrence Kotschwar's law office located?
James Lawrence Kotschwar's law practice is located in Oak Harbor, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lawrence Kotschwar handle?
James Lawrence Kotschwar focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James Lawrence Kotschwar practiced law?
James Lawrence Kotschwar has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Lawrence Kotschwar go to law school?
James Lawrence Kotschwar earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (M.A. University, 1974).
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Education

J.D.
Ohio State University
- 1977
M.A. University
Kent State University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1980

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