Atty. James S. Fanning
James S. Fanning is a lawyer practicing estate administration, trusts, estate planning.
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James S. Fanning is an Of Counsel based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Barclay Damon, LLP. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (1958). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1957) and Cornell University (B.A., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Erie County and New York State Bar Associations Estate Analysts of Western New York Financial Planning Counselors of Western New York. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. Fanning is a lawyer practicing estate administration, trusts, estate planning
- James received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1954, and has been licensed for 68 years
- James practices at Barclay Damon, LLP in Buffalo, NY
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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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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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