Atty. Shirley Ongee Tam

Atty. Shirley Ongee Tam

Shirley Ongee Tam is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, probate administration and 3 other areas of law. Shirley received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

San Jose San Jose 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Shirley Ongee Tam at a glance

Shirley Ongee Tam is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at Law Office of Shirley Tam, A Profissional Corporation. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2001) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Political, 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Santa Clara and Silicon Valley Bar Associations. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shirley Ongee Tam is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, probate administration and 3 other areas of law
  • Shirley received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Shirley practices at Law Office of Shirley Tam, A Profissional Corporation in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Shirley Ongee Tam's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shirley Ongee Tam 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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Power of Attorney

Shirley Ongee Tam is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in California →

Estate & Trust 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 Jose 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 Shirley Ongee Tam

Where is Shirley Ongee Tam's law office located?
Shirley Ongee Tam's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Law Office of Shirley Tam, A Profissional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shirley Ongee Tam handle?
Shirley Ongee Tam focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Shirley Ongee Tam practiced law?
Shirley Ongee Tam has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Shirley Ongee Tam go to law school?
Shirley Ongee Tam earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Political, 1998).
How can I contact Shirley Ongee Tam for a consultation?
You can contact Shirley Ongee Tam 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 Shirley Ongee Tam received?
Shirley Ongee Tam's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 2001
B.A. Political
University of California, Berkeley
- 1998

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001

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