James brings more than 30 years of experience to his practice in the fields of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving, and the representation of tax-exempt organizations. He emphasizes a comprehensive, integrated approach to meeting the needs of wealthy clients, whose interests often include not only all of the above areas, but also family business considerations. He acts as general counsel or principal outside counsel for many nonprofit clients. He has served as an expert witness in a number of cases involving wills, trusts, charitable gifts, and nonprofit organizations.
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James M. Cowley
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Recognized Since:2005
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Recognized in:Trusts and Estates
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Law School:University of Chicago
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Location:6050 El TordoP.O. Box 2329Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
James brings more than 30 years of experience to his practice in the fields of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving, and the representation of tax-exempt organizations. He emphasizes a comprehensive, integrated approach to meeting the needs of wealthy clients, whose interests often include not only all of the above areas, but also family business considerations. He acts as general counsel or principal outside counsel for many nonprofit clients. He has served as an expert witness in a number of cases involving wills, trusts, charitable gifts, and nonprofit organizations.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- University of Chicago, graduated 1965
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- Trusts and Estates, San Diego (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Trusts and Estates
Areas of Expertise:
- Estate Planning
- Family Businesses
- Fiduciary Duties
- Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving
- Planning for Closely Held Businesses
- Tax
- Trust Administration
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Withers Bergman, LLP
http://www.withersworldwide.co...
Headquarters
430 Park Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10022-3505
(212) 848.9800
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