Atty. Paul Joseph Devine
Paul Joseph Devine is a lawyer practicing estate planning, federal estate and gift taxation, corporate law. Paul received a B.A. degree from St.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 27+ Years Experience
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About Paul Joseph Devine at a Glance
Paul Joseph Devine is a Hewlett Packard Co. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D. University, 1998) and St. John's University (B.A., 1994). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul Joseph Devine
- Paul Joseph Devine is a lawyer practicing estate planning, federal estate and gift taxation, corporate law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Paul practices in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Paul Joseph Devine's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Joseph Devine handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Estate Planning & Probate in Los Angeles
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Paul Joseph Devine is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Paul Joseph Devine is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Tax Law in Los Angeles
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Paul Joseph Devine is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Estate & Gift Tax in Los Angeles
Paul Joseph Devine is one of 3,731 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Paul Joseph Devine
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Paul Joseph Devine's practice in the field of estate planning, business, tax, and estate tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Paul Joseph Devine brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and tax, Paul Joseph Devine can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Paul Joseph Devine attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Paul Joseph Devine Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Paul Joseph Devine has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Paul Joseph Devine directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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