Atty. James R Barton
James R Barton is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, employee benefits law, taxation law and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from Grand Valley State College in 1985, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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James R Barton is a estate planning, employment, and tax attorney based in Whitehall, Michigan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981). Educated at Grand Valley State College (M. Sc., 1985) and University of Michigan (J.D., 1981). Serands clients in Whitehall, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R Barton is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, employee benefits law, taxation law and 1 other area of law
- James received a degree from Grand Valley State College in 1985, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices in Whitehall, MI
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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.
James R Barton is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James R Barton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James R Barton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →
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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 Whitehall 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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