Atty. James Thomas Wharton

Atty. James Thomas Wharton

Mr. James Thomas Wharton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, corporate and 7 other areas of law.

Richardson Richardson 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Wharton at a glance

James Thomas Wharton is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Richardson, Texas. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and U.S. Tax Court (1989). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1982) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Richardson, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Thomas Wharton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, corporate and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices in Richardson, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Wharton's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Thomas Wharton is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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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.

James Thomas Wharton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Thomas Wharton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Thomas Wharton

Where is James Thomas Wharton's law office located?
James Thomas Wharton's law practice is located in Richardson, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Wharton handle?
James Thomas Wharton focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Thomas Wharton practiced law?
James Thomas Wharton has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Thomas Wharton go to law school?
James Thomas Wharton earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.B.A., 1979).
How can I contact James Thomas Wharton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1982
B.B.A.
Baylor University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1989

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