
James Allen Willett
Of CounselatDowney Brand Llp
Sacramento, CA
Practicing estate planning in Sacramento since 1961.
- 65+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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James Allen Willett is an of counsel based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and Trusts. James has over 65 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Downey Brand Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Sacramento, CA
- Experience
- over 65 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · Estate Tax · Trusts
- Handles Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and Trusts matters from Sacramento, CA.
- Over 65 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About James Allen Willett: James Allen Willett is an of counsel based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and Trusts. James has over 65 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Downey Brand Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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Practice focus
James Allen Willett represents clients in Sacramento, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About James Allen Willett
James Allen Willett is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate and gift taxes, trusts & estates and 2 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California in 1955, and has been licensed for 65 years. James practices at Downey Brand LLP in Sacramento, CA.
Credentials
Education
University of California at Berkeley School of Law - Boalt Hall, Berkeley, California
LL.B. · 1960
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California
A.B. · 1955
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
California
1961 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
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a Past Chair of the California State Bar Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section, Executive Committee
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a Certified Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
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a Past Chair of the California Board of Legal Specialization, Estate Planning, Trust Law and Probate Advisory Commission
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and a Past President of the Sacramento Estate Planning Council. Jim is also heavily involved in community activities. He is a Past Chair of the UC Davis Foundation Board of Trustees, Sutter Davis Hospital Board of Trustees, KVIE Channel 6 Board of Directo
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Locations
Office locations
Downey Brand Llp
US Bank Tower, 621 Capitol Mall, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
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5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does James Allen Willett practice?
James Allen Willett focuses on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and Trusts.
Where is James Allen Willett located?
James Allen Willett primarily serves clients in Sacramento, California, with an office at US Bank Tower, 621 Capitol Mall, 18th Floor.
How experienced is James Allen Willett?
James Allen Willett has 65 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1961.
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