Atty. James Lee Deeringer

Atty. James Lee Deeringer

James Lee Deeringer is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate & gift taxes, trusts & estates. James received a M.A. degree from Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lee Deeringer at a glance

James Lee Deeringer is an Of Counsel based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Downey Brand Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts and estate tax. Admitted to practice in California (1978). Educated at University of California, Davis, School of Law, Davis, California (J.D., 1978) and Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois (M.A. Stanford, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Lee Deeringer is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate & gift taxes, trusts & estates
  • James received a M.A. degree from Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at Downey Brand LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Lee Deeringer's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Sacramento 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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Common questions about James Lee Deeringer

Where is James Lee Deeringer's law office located?
James Lee Deeringer's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Downey Brand Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lee Deeringer handle?
James Lee Deeringer focuses on trusts, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Lee Deeringer practiced law?
James Lee Deeringer has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Lee Deeringer go to law school?
James Lee Deeringer earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (M.A. Stanford, 1975).
How can I contact James Lee Deeringer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Lee Deeringer received?
James Lee Deeringer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis, School of Law, Davis, California
- 1978
M.A. Stanford
Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978

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