Atty. James W. Barson, Jr.

Atty. James W. Barson, Jr.

Mr. James W.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About James W. Barson, Jr. at a glance

James W. Barson, Jr. is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Troutman Pepper Locke. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, environmental, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Temple, 1973) and Grove City College (A.B., 1969). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James W. Barson, Jr. is a lawyer practicing corporate tax planning, natural resources, sports practice and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Grove City College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices at Troutman Pepper Locke in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Barson, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James W. Barson, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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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Tax Law

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

James W. Barson, Jr. is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James W. Barson, Jr. is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James W. Barson, Jr.

Where is James W. Barson, Jr.'s law office located?
James W. Barson, Jr.'s law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Troutman Pepper Locke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Barson, Jr. handle?
James W. Barson, Jr. focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, environmental, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James W. Barson, Jr. practiced law?
James W. Barson, Jr. has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James W. Barson, Jr. go to law school?
James W. Barson, Jr. earned their education at (LL.M. Temple, 1973); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact James W. Barson, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Temple
New York University School of Law
- 1973
A.B.
Grove City College
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1972

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