Atty. James Patrick Cashman

Atty. James Patrick Cashman

James Patrick Cashman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate & trust administration, trusts & estates and 5 other areas of law. James received a degree from Pepperdine University, School of Law in 1983, and has been licensed for 41 years.

San Jose San Jose 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Patrick Cashman at a glance

James Patrick Cashman is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Tax Court (1985). Educated at New York University, School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1984) and Pepperdine University, School of Law (J .D. University of Illinois Class of 1980 B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Patrick Cashman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate & trust administration, trusts & estates and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Pepperdine University, School of Law in 1983, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Cashman's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Patrick Cashman is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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 Patrick Cashman is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Patrick Cashman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

James Patrick Cashman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 San Jose 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

Common questions about James Patrick Cashman

Where is James Patrick Cashman's law office located?
James Patrick Cashman's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Cashman handle?
James Patrick Cashman focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Patrick Cashman practiced law?
James Patrick Cashman has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Patrick Cashman go to law school?
James Patrick Cashman earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1984); (J .D. University of Illinois Class of 1980 B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James Patrick Cashman for a consultation?
You can contact James Patrick Cashman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Patrick Cashman received?
James Patrick Cashman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University, School of Law
- 1984
J .D. University of Illinois Class of 1980 B.A.
Pepperdine University, School of Law
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1985

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