Atty. James R. Knudsen

Atty. James R. Knudsen

James R. Knudsen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, trust administration and 8 other areas of law.

Wakefield Wakefield 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About James R. Knudsen at a glance

James R. Knudsen is a Member based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, practicing at Whittenberg Knudsen, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1994), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1997), and U.S. Supreme Court (2002). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1994) and The Citadel (B.A., 1991). Active member of National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. Serands clients in Wakefield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Knudsen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, trust administration and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from The Citadel in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Whittenberg Knudsen, LLP in Wakefield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Knudsen's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James R. Knudsen is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Massachusetts →

Trusts

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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 R. Knudsen is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

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

James R. Knudsen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Knudsen

Where is James R. Knudsen's law office located?
James R. Knudsen's law practice is located in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The firm is Whittenberg Knudsen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Knudsen handle?
James R. Knudsen focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James R. Knudsen practiced law?
James R. Knudsen has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James R. Knudsen go to law school?
James R. Knudsen earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James R. Knudsen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1994
B.A.
The Citadel
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002

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