Atty. Joseph John Barkett

Atty. Joseph John Barkett

Joseph John Barkett is a lawyer practicing wills, trust administration, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. Joseph received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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Profile Summary

About Joseph John Barkett at a glance

Joseph John Barkett is an Of Counsel based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Barkett & Gumpert. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1975), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1975). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1975) and University of California, Berkeley (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph John Barkett is a lawyer practicing wills, trust administration, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Joseph practices at Barkett & Gumpert in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph John Barkett's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Joseph John Barkett is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →

Trusts

Joseph John Barkett is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

Joseph John Barkett is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

Joseph John Barkett is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

Joseph John Barkett 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 Sacramento 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 Joseph John Barkett

Where is Joseph John Barkett's law office located?
Joseph John Barkett's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Barkett & Gumpert. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph John Barkett handle?
Joseph John Barkett focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joseph John Barkett practiced law?
Joseph John Barkett has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Joseph John Barkett go to law school?
Joseph John Barkett earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact Joseph John Barkett for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph John Barkett 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 Joseph John Barkett received?
Joseph John Barkett's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1975
A.B.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1975

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