Atty. Samuel Joseph Puma

Atty. Samuel Joseph Puma

Samuel Joseph Puma is a lawyer practicing taxation, business litigation, business law and 2 other areas of law. Samuel received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1980, and has been licensed for 27 years.

San Diego San Diego 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Samuel Joseph Puma at a glance

Samuel Joseph Puma is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at J. Douglass Jennings, Jr., APC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1998) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1980). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Samuel Joseph Puma is a lawyer practicing taxation, business litigation, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • Samuel received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1980, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Samuel practices at J. Douglass Jennings, Jr., APC in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel Joseph Puma's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Civil 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 Samuel Joseph Puma

Where is Samuel Joseph Puma's law office located?
Samuel Joseph Puma's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is J. Douglass Jennings, Jr., APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel Joseph Puma handle?
Samuel Joseph Puma focuses on contracts, trusts, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Samuel Joseph Puma practiced law?
Samuel Joseph Puma has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Samuel Joseph Puma go to law school?
Samuel Joseph Puma earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Samuel Joseph Puma for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1998
B.S.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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