Atty. James William Guthrie

Atty. James William Guthrie

Mr. James William Guthrie is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate law, estate planning and 1 other area of law.

San Rafael San Rafael 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (628) 295-3297 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James William Guthrie at a glance

James William Guthrie is a Member based in San Rafael, California, practicing at James W Guthrie. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1971), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1971), and Utah (1980). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1970) and Golden Gate University (B.S., 1967). Active member of Salt Lake County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Utah State Bar. Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James William Guthrie is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate law, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Golden Gate University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices at James W. Guthrie in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James William Guthrie's Areas of Practice

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

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

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

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Tax Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James William Guthrie

Where is James William Guthrie's law office located?
James William Guthrie's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. The firm is James W Guthrie. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Guthrie handle?
James William Guthrie focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James William Guthrie practiced law?
James William Guthrie has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James William Guthrie go to law school?
James William Guthrie earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact James William Guthrie for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1970
B.S.
Golden Gate University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1971
Utah
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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