Atty. Kenneth James Betts

Atty. Kenneth James Betts

Kenneth James Betts is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax, mergers / acquisitions. Kenneth received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Kenneth James Betts at a glance

Kenneth James Betts is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and California (2003). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1991) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1988). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kenneth James Betts is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax, mergers / acquisitions
  • Kenneth received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Kenneth practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth James Betts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth James Betts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Kenneth James Betts is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Los Angeles 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 Kenneth James Betts

Where is Kenneth James Betts's law office located?
Kenneth James Betts's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth James Betts handle?
Kenneth James Betts focuses on real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kenneth James Betts practiced law?
Kenneth James Betts has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Kenneth James Betts go to law school?
Kenneth James Betts earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Kenneth James Betts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1991
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
California
Admitted: 2003

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