Atty. Jane Kempf Penhaligen

Atty. Jane Kempf Penhaligen

Jane Kempf Penhaligen is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, taxation, wills & probate. Jane received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Jane Kempf Penhaligen at a glance

Jane Kempf Penhaligen is a Member based in Pleasant Hill, California, practicing at Law Office of Jane K. Penhaligen. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1982). Active member of The State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in Pleasant Hill, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jane Kempf Penhaligen is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, taxation, wills & probate
  • Jane received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Jane practices at Law Office of Jane K. Penhaligen in Pleasant Hill, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jane Kempf Penhaligen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jane Kempf Penhaligen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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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 Pleasant Hill 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 Jane Kempf Penhaligen

Where is Jane Kempf Penhaligen's law office located?
Jane Kempf Penhaligen's law practice is located in Pleasant Hill, California. The firm is Law Office of Jane K. Penhaligen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jane Kempf Penhaligen handle?
Jane Kempf Penhaligen focuses on trusts, probate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jane Kempf Penhaligen practiced law?
Jane Kempf Penhaligen has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Jane Kempf Penhaligen go to law school?
Jane Kempf Penhaligen earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1982).
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1987
B.S.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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