Atty. James Thomas Traughber

Atty. James Thomas Traughber

James Thomas Traughber is a lawyer practicing probate & trust law, elder law, estate planning and probate and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Louisville Louisville 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Traughber at a glance

James Thomas Traughber is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Traughber Private Wealth Law, LLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2007). Educated at Louis D Bradeis School of Law, University of Louisville J.D. (—) and University of Kentucky B.A. (—). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Thomas Traughber is a lawyer practicing probate & trust law, elder law, estate planning and probate and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices at Traughber Private Wealth Law, LLC in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Traughber's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

James Thomas Traughber is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kentucky →

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 Thomas Traughber is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →

Tax Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Thomas Traughber

Where is James Thomas Traughber's law office located?
James Thomas Traughber's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Traughber Private Wealth Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Traughber handle?
James Thomas Traughber focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has James Thomas Traughber practiced law?
James Thomas Traughber has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
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Education

Louis D Bradeis School of Law, University of Louisville J.D.
- In Progress
University of Kentucky B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2007

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