Atty. James P. Gerstenlauer

Atty. James P. Gerstenlauer

Mr. James P.

Atlanta Atlanta 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About James P. Gerstenlauer at a glance

James P. Gerstenlauer is an U.S. Ct. of Appeals based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on estate planning, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1984), Maryland (1996), and Georgia (2006). Educated at University of Kansas J.D. (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James P. Gerstenlauer is a lawyer practicing fiduciary law, estate planning, elder law
  • James has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Gerstenlauer's Areas of Practice

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

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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Estate & Trust Litigation

James P. Gerstenlauer is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Where is James P. Gerstenlauer's law office located?
James P. Gerstenlauer's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Gerstenlauer handle?
James P. Gerstenlauer focuses on estate planning, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James P. Gerstenlauer practiced law?
James P. Gerstenlauer has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James P. Gerstenlauer go to law school?
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Education

University of Kansas J.D.
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Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1984
Maryland
Admitted: 1996
Georgia
Admitted: 2006

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