Atty. James Lawrence Wellman
James Lawrence Wellman is a lawyer practicing family law, estate planning, wills and 9 other areas of law. James received a Advanced training and certification degree from The National Institute of Trial Advocacy, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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James Lawrence Wellman is a CFLS and Senior Trial Attorney | Managing Attorney based in Irvine, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and family law. Admitted to practice in California (1984), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1985), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1985). Educated at Loyola Law School at Los Angeles (J.D., 1984) and The National Institute of Trial Advocacy Advanced training and certification Trial Law University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Economics, 1981). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Lawrence Wellman is a lawyer practicing family law, estate planning, wills and 9 other areas of law
- James received a Advanced training and certification degree from The National Institute of Trial Advocacy, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices in Irvine, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Lawrence Wellman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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James Lawrence Wellman is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 Irvine 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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