Atty. James Michael Berent

Atty. James Michael Berent

James Michael Berent is a lawyer practicing tax, debt collection, state, local and municipal law and 1 other area of law. James has been licensed for 14 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About James Michael Berent at a glance

James Michael Berent is a real estate, tax, creditor rights, and government attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2012). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Berent is a lawyer practicing tax, debt collection, state, local and municipal law and 1 other area of law
  • James has been licensed for 14 years
  • James practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Berent's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

James Michael Berent is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Michael Berent is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Creditor Rights & Collections

James Michael Berent is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Michael Berent is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Where is James Michael Berent's law office located?
James Michael Berent's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Berent handle?
James Michael Berent focuses on real estate, tax, creditor rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Michael Berent practiced law?
James Michael Berent has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2012

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