Atty. James R. Angell

Atty. James R. Angell

Jim’s practice involves representing financial institutions in the areas of creditors’ rights and problem loan workouts, default resolution, debt restructurings, and commercial foreclosure. He represents secured creditors and other participants in all aspects of the bankruptcy process.

Salina Salina 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About James R. Angell at a glance

James R. Angell is an Executive Commitee based in Salina, Kansas, practicing at Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Williamson Chartered. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in Kansas U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2000) and Missouri (2012). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1999) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Saline-Ottawa County, Kansas and Kansas Bar Associations. Serands clients in Salina, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jim’s practice involves representing financial institutions in the areas of creditors’ rights and problem loan workouts, default resolution, debt restructurings, and commercial foreclosure
  • He represents secured creditors and other participants in all aspects of the bankruptcy process
  • His practice emphasizes commercial finance and asset-based lending, representing institutional lenders in structuring, negotiating, and documenting sophisticated single-lender, multiple-lender, and borrower-financing transactions
  • In addition, he counsels bank clients with respect to regulatory matters at both the federal and state level
  • Jim has acted as lead counsel in commercial financing transactions totaling over $1 billion
  • Jim also spends a significant amount of time representing physicians, clinic, hospitals and other health care entities in mergers and acquisitions
  • Jim represents individuals and businesses in real estate matters
  • oil and gas matters
  • farm and ranch issues
  • bankruptcy issues
  • partnership, corporate and limited liability company issues
  • estate planning and general business litigation
  • Jim is a native of Downs, Kansas, and a graduate of Washburn University School of Law
  • He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas where he majored in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting
  • Jim began his association with Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Williamson, Chartered in 1999
  • Jim is a member of the American Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, and Saline-Ottawa County Bar Association
  • Jim has been active in a number of local charitable and civic organizations

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Angell's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James R. Angell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James R. Angell is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Kansas →

Tax Law

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

James R. Angell is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Salina 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 R. Angell

Where is James R. Angell's law office located?
James R. Angell's law practice is located in Salina, Kansas. The firm is Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Williamson Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Angell handle?
James R. Angell focuses on probate, estate planning, business, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has James R. Angell practiced law?
James R. Angell has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James R. Angell go to law school?
James R. Angell earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact James R. Angell for a consultation?
You can contact James R. Angell 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 R. Angell received?
James R. Angell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1999
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1996

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2000
Missouri
Admitted: 2012

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