Atty. Rodney James Hatley

Atty. Rodney James Hatley

Rodney James Hatley is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, trusts & estates and 1 other area of law. Rodney received a B.A. degree from Rhodes College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

San Diego San Diego 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Rodney James Hatley at a glance

Rodney James Hatley is a Founder & Principal Attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Hatley Law Group, APC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1987), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1987), U.S. Court of the Armed Forces (1990), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at University of Memphis, formerly Memphis State University (J.D., 1986) and Rhodes College (B.A. University, 1983). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rodney James Hatley is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, trusts & estates and 1 other area of law
  • Rodney received a B.A. degree from Rhodes College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Rodney practices at Hatley Law Group, APC in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rodney James Hatley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rodney James Hatley 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.

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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 San Diego 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 Rodney James Hatley

Where is Rodney James Hatley's law office located?
Rodney James Hatley's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Hatley Law Group, APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rodney James Hatley handle?
Rodney James Hatley focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rodney James Hatley practiced law?
Rodney James Hatley has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Rodney James Hatley go to law school?
Rodney James Hatley earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. University, 1983).
How can I contact Rodney James Hatley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Memphis, formerly Memphis State University
- 1986
B.A. University
Rhodes College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1993

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