Atty. James Patrick Zavell
James Patrick Zavell is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, tax law, probate law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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James Patrick Zavell is a Member based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Wakefield, Sutherland & Lubera, PLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and Michigan (1992). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1994) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Michigan (Member, Taxation Section and Probate and Estate Planning Section) Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Patrick Zavell is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, tax law, probate law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- James practices at Wakefield, Sutherland & Lubera, PLC in Troy, MI
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James Patrick Zavell is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →
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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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Patrick Zavell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Troy are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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