Atty. James William Heaton

Atty. James William Heaton

Mr. James William Heaton is a lawyer practicing real estate, real property, taxation.

Atlanta Atlanta 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James William Heaton at a glance

James William Heaton is an Associate based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Merritt Watson Llp. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on real estate and tax. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1977), Georgia (1978), and U.S. Tax Court (1981). Educated at Emory University (LL.M. Taxation, 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Georgia (Member, Taxation Section) Indiana State (Member, Sections on: Taxation Real Property) and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James William Heaton is a lawyer practicing real estate, real property, taxation
  • James has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Merritt Watson, LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James William Heaton's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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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 Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James William Heaton

Where is James William Heaton's law office located?
James William Heaton's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Merritt Watson Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Heaton handle?
James William Heaton focuses on real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James William Heaton practiced law?
James William Heaton has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James William Heaton go to law school?
James William Heaton earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1979).
How can I contact James William Heaton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James William Heaton received?
James William Heaton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
Emory University
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1977
Georgia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981

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