Atty. James Milton Otis

Atty. James Milton Otis

Mr. James Milton Otis is a lawyer practicing real property, trusts & estates, estate planning.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About James Milton Otis at a glance

James Milton Otis is a trusts, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Newport Beach, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in California (1996) and Oregon (2009). Educated at University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA Western State University College of Law, Irvine CA (—). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Milton Otis is a lawyer practicing real property, trusts & estates, estate planning
  • James received a degree from University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices in Newport Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Milton Otis's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Real Estate Law

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

James Milton Otis is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

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 Newport Beach 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Milton Otis's law office located?
James Milton Otis's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Milton Otis handle?
James Milton Otis focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Milton Otis practiced law?
James Milton Otis has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Education

University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA Western State University College of Law, Irvine CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996
Oregon
Admitted: 2009

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