Atty. John Charles Lessel

Atty. John Charles Lessel

John Charles Lessel is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, business law and 8 other areas of law. John received a degree from University of Oklahoma in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Charles Lessel at a glance

John Charles Lessel is a Member based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at John C Lessel. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1976), Arkansas (1978), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1979), and U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1976) and University of Oklahoma (B.S.A.E., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Arkansas Bar Association. Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Charles Lessel is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, business law and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from University of Oklahoma in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at John C. Lessel in Little Rock, AR

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Lessel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Charles Lessel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

John Charles Lessel is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Arkansas →

Trusts

John Charles Lessel is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Arkansas →

Probate

John Charles Lessel is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arkansas →

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.

John Charles Lessel is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arkansas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Charles Lessel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Charles Lessel

Where is John Charles Lessel's law office located?
John Charles Lessel's law practice is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is John C Lessel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Lessel handle?
John Charles Lessel focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has John Charles Lessel practiced law?
John Charles Lessel has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Charles Lessel go to law school?
John Charles Lessel earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S.A.E., 1970).
How can I contact John Charles Lessel for a consultation?
You can contact John Charles Lessel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Charles Lessel received?
John Charles Lessel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1976
B.S.A.E.
University of Oklahoma
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
Arkansas
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980

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