Atty. James M. Copenhaver
James M. Copenhaver is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, corporate law and 3 other areas of law.
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James M. Copenhaver is a Member based in Elko, Nevada, practicing at Copenhaver & McConnell, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1976), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982). Educated at McGeorge College of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Nevada at Reno (B.S. University, 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Elko County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Nevada Nevada Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Elko, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Copenhaver is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Nevada at Reno in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
- James practices at Copenhaver & McConnell, P.C. in Elko, NV
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Copenhaver handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James M. Copenhaver is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nevada →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James M. Copenhaver is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nevada →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James M. Copenhaver is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Nevada →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James M. Copenhaver is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Nevada →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
James M. Copenhaver is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Nevada →
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Why local counsel matters in Nevada
Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Elko are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada 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 Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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