Atty. James Ryan Hastings

Atty. James Ryan Hastings

JAMES W. RYAN HASTINGS, JD, CPA LLM TAXATION Certified Specialist, Taxation Law State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization James Hastings specializes in federal tax tax planning, tax compliance and representing clients with tax controversies.

San Francisco San Francisco 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About James Ryan Hastings at a glance

James Ryan Hastings is a Principal based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Law Office of James Hastings PC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on wills, irs, trusts, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in California (2010) and U.S. Tax Court (2011). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2010) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1999). Active member of State Bar of California (Member: Taxation Section Young Tax Lawyers Committee Executive Committee, Law School Liaison, 2007-2008) American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • JAMES W. RYAN HASTINGS, JD, CPA LLM TAXATION Certified Specialist, Taxation Law State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization James Hastings specializes in federal tax tax planning, tax compliance and representing clients with tax controversies
  • He is a member of the State Bar of California and admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court
  • Jim is also a California licensed CPA with more than a decade of experience in public accounting, including Fortune 500 financial statement audits, financial analysis, management consulting and transactional due diligence
  • James is also the founder of Engage for CPAs (), an online pratice management app for accountants

Practice Areas Explained

James Ryan Hastings's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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IRS Disputes & Audits

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Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

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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 Francisco 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 Ryan Hastings

Where is James Ryan Hastings's law office located?
James Ryan Hastings's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Law Office of James Hastings PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ryan Hastings handle?
James Ryan Hastings focuses on wills, irs, trusts, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Ryan Hastings practiced law?
James Ryan Hastings has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did James Ryan Hastings go to law school?
James Ryan Hastings earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2010); (B.S., 1999).
How can I contact James Ryan Hastings for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 2010
B.S.
University of Oregon
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2011

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