Atty. James William Koch

Atty. James William Koch

James William Koch is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, estate administration and 3 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1986, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Bethesda Bethesda 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About James William Koch at a glance

James William Koch is a probate, estate planning, business, tax, and estate litigation attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1985), Pennsylvania (1989), District of Columbia (1992), and Maryland (2000). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Duke University (A.B., 1986). Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William Koch is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, estate administration and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1986, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Bethesda, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James William Koch's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James William Koch is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

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.

James William Koch is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James William Koch is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Tax Law

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

James William Koch is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maryland →

Estate & Trust Litigation

James William Koch is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Maryland →

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 Bethesda 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 William Koch

Where is James William Koch's law office located?
James William Koch's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Koch handle?
James William Koch focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James William Koch practiced law?
James William Koch has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James William Koch go to law school?
James William Koch earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (A.B., 1986).
How can I contact James William Koch for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 1989
A.B.
Duke University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1985
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
Maryland
Admitted: 2000

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