Atty. Thomas James Nelson III

Atty. Thomas James Nelson III

Thomas James Nelson III is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation (federal) law, probate. Thomas received a degree from Western State Univ, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Mission Viejo Mission Viejo 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas James Nelson III at a glance

Thomas James Nelson III is a probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Mission Viejo, California. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at Western State Univ CA (—). Serands clients in Mission Viejo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas James Nelson III is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation (federal) law, probate
  • Thomas received a degree from Western State Univ, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Thomas practices in Mission Viejo, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas James Nelson III's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Thomas James Nelson III is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Mission Viejo 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 Thomas James Nelson III

Where is Thomas James Nelson III's law office located?
Thomas James Nelson III's law practice is located in Mission Viejo, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas James Nelson III handle?
Thomas James Nelson III focuses on probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas James Nelson III practiced law?
Thomas James Nelson III has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Thomas James Nelson III go to law school?
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Education

Western State Univ CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975

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