Atty. James P Berger

Atty. James P Berger

James P Berger is a lawyer practicing elder law, trust, estate planning & probate, real estate law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Leawood Leawood 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James P Berger at a glance

James P Berger is a Member based in Leawood, Kansas, practicing at The Berger Law Firm Offices. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and poa. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1978), Kansas (1987), and Missouri (1996). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Leawood, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James P Berger is a lawyer practicing elder law, trust, estate planning & probate, real estate law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at The Berger Law Firm Offices in Leawood, KS

Practice Areas Explained

James P Berger's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James P Berger is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

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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.

James P Berger is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Real Estate Law

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

James P Berger is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →

Power of Attorney

James P Berger is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P Berger

Where is James P Berger's law office located?
James P Berger's law practice is located in Leawood, Kansas. The firm is The Berger Law Firm Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P Berger handle?
James P Berger focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has James P Berger practiced law?
James P Berger has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James P Berger go to law school?
James P Berger earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James P Berger for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James P Berger received?
James P Berger's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1977
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1973

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1978
Kansas
Admitted: 1987
Missouri
Admitted: 1996

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