Atty. James Walter Respess

Atty. James Walter Respess

James Walter Respess is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills & probate, trusts & estates and 16 other areas of law. James received a B.S.B.A. degree from American University in 1958, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Salisbury Salisbury 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About James Walter Respess at a glance

James Walter Respess is a Member based in Salisbury, Maryland, practicing at Law Office of James W. Respess. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1959) and Maryland U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for The Dist (1975). Educated at Washington College of Law of American University (J.D., 1960) and American University (B.S.B.A., 1958). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association, Inc and (Member: Sections on: Business Law Estates & Trusts Law Taxation Law). Serands clients in Salisbury, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Walter Respess is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills & probate, trusts & estates and 16 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.B.A. degree from American University in 1958, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James W. Respess in Salisbury, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Walter Respess's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Walter Respess

Where is James Walter Respess's law office located?
James Walter Respess's law practice is located in Salisbury, Maryland. The firm is Law Office of James W. Respess. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Walter Respess handle?
James Walter Respess focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Walter Respess practiced law?
James Walter Respess has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did James Walter Respess go to law school?
James Walter Respess earned their education at (J.D., 1960); (B.S.B.A., 1958).
How can I contact James Walter Respess for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law of American University
- 1960
B.S.B.A.
American University
- 1958

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1959
Maryland U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for The Dist
Admitted: 1975

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