Atty. James W Porter
James W Porter is a lawyer practicing municipal, estate planning, corporate and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Cornerstone College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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James W Porter is a Member based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, practicing at James W. Porter PC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1986). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1985) and Cornerstone College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kalamazoo County Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James W Porter is a lawyer practicing municipal, estate planning, corporate and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Cornerstone College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
- James practices at James W. Porter PC in Kalamazoo, MI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W Porter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James W Porter is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James W Porter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James W Porter is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James W Porter is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kalamazoo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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