Atty. John Stephen Durkin

Atty. John Stephen Durkin

John Stephen Durkin is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, corporate & incorporation, trusts and 16 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Palm Springs Palm Springs 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About John Stephen Durkin at a glance

John Stephen Durkin is a Managing Attorney based in Palm Springs, California, practicing at Atlantis Law Corporation. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on formation, wills, irs, trusts, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (2000), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2002), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2004), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2007). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Michigan State University B.A. (—). Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Palm Springs, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Stephen Durkin is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, corporate & incorporation, trusts and 16 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • John practices at Atlantis Law Corporation in Palm Springs, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Stephen Durkin's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Wills

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IRS Disputes & Audits

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Trusts

John Stephen Durkin is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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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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 Palm Springs 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 Stephen Durkin

Where is John Stephen Durkin's law office located?
John Stephen Durkin's law practice is located in Palm Springs, California. The firm is Atlantis Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Stephen Durkin handle?
John Stephen Durkin focuses on formation, wills, irs, trusts, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Stephen Durkin practiced law?
John Stephen Durkin has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did John Stephen Durkin go to law school?
John Stephen Durkin earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—).
How can I contact John Stephen Durkin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1999
Michigan State University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2007

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