Atty. James Thomas Burnes

Atty. James Thomas Burnes

James Thomas Burnes is a lawyer practicing taxation law, real estate law, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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About James Thomas Burnes at a glance

James Thomas Burnes is a Member based in Irvine, California, practicing at James T Burnes Apc. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth (1982). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1980) and University of California at Irvine (B.S., 1976). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas Burnes is a lawyer practicing taxation law, real estate law, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at James T. Burnes, APC in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Burnes's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Thomas Burnes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

James Thomas Burnes is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

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 Irvine 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 Thomas Burnes

Where is James Thomas Burnes's law office located?
James Thomas Burnes's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is James T Burnes Apc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Burnes handle?
James Thomas Burnes focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Thomas Burnes practiced law?
James Thomas Burnes has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Thomas Burnes go to law school?
James Thomas Burnes earned their education at (LL.M., 1980); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact James Thomas Burnes for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1980
B.S.
University of California at Irvine
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Central District of California, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth
Admitted: 1982

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