Atty. James Thomas Rayburn

Atty. James Thomas Rayburn

James Thomas Rayburn is a lawyer practicing real estate, religious liberty law, trusts and estates and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Scottsdale Scottsdale 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Rayburn at a glance

James Thomas Rayburn is a Sr. Coun. B based in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1972), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1980), and Arizona (1989). Educated at Loyola University of Los Angeles (J.D., 1972) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas Rayburn is a lawyer practicing real estate, religious liberty law, trusts and estates and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices in Scottsdale, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Rayburn's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Thomas Rayburn

Where is James Thomas Rayburn's law office located?
James Thomas Rayburn's law practice is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Rayburn handle?
James Thomas Rayburn focuses on wills, trusts, probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has James Thomas Rayburn practiced law?
James Thomas Rayburn has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James Thomas Rayburn go to law school?
James Thomas Rayburn earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James Thomas Rayburn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Los Angeles
- 1972
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1968

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1980
Arizona
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1989

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