Atty. James William McDougald

Atty. James William McDougald

James William McDougald is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, elder law, wills & probate and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from John F Kennedy Univ SOL, Orinda, CA, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Clayton Clayton 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About James William McDougald at a glance

James William McDougald is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in Clayton, California. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at John F Kennedy Univ SOL, Orinda, CA American Univ, Washington, DC (—). Serands clients in Clayton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William McDougald is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, elder law, wills & probate and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from John F Kennedy Univ SOL, Orinda, CA, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • James practices in Clayton, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James William McDougald's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James William McDougald is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

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 Clayton 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 McDougald

Where is James William McDougald's law office located?
James William McDougald's law practice is located in Clayton, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William McDougald handle?
James William McDougald focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James William McDougald practiced law?
James William McDougald has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did James William McDougald go to law school?
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Education

John F Kennedy Univ SOL, Orinda, CA American Univ, Washington, DC
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012

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