Atty. John James Barcal

Atty. John James Barcal

John James Barcal is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years.

La Habra Heights La Habra Heights 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About John James Barcal at a glance

John James Barcal is a Member based in La Habra Heights, California, practicing at John J Barcal. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1969). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1968) and DePaul University (B.S., 1965). Serands clients in La Habra Heights, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John James Barcal is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • John practices at John J. Barcal in La Habra Heights, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John James Barcal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John James Barcal 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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Tax Law

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

John James Barcal is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 La Habra Heights 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 John James Barcal

Where is John James Barcal's law office located?
John James Barcal's law practice is located in La Habra Heights, California. The firm is John J Barcal. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John James Barcal handle?
John James Barcal focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John James Barcal practiced law?
John James Barcal has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did John James Barcal go to law school?
John James Barcal earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact John James Barcal for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1968
B.S.
DePaul University
- 1965

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1969

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