Atty. James M. Bell
James M. Bell is a lawyer practicing taxation, real estate, estate planning.
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James M. Bell is an Attorney based in Fresno, California. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1966), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1967), U.S. Tax Court (1968), and U.S. Supreme Court (1972). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (LL.B., 1966) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fresno County Bar Association (President, 1975) The State Bar of California. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Bell is a lawyer practicing taxation, real estate, estate planning
- James M. received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1959, and has been licensed for 60 years
- James M. practices in Fresno, CA
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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 M. Bell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James M. Bell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James M. Bell is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
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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 Fresno 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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