James Richard Duke

James Richard Duke

also known as J. Richard Duke, Richard Duke

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 52 years

International law Lawyer at Birmingham, AL
Practice Areas: International Law, Tax, Estate Planning

1572 Montgomery Highway, Suite 205, Birmingham, AL

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

International Law 70%

International asset protection planning; international estate planning; international entity taxation

11 years

70%
Tax 15%

11 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 52 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1973

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 51 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1974

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Duke Law Firm, P.C.

1572 Montgomery Highway, Suite 205, Birmingham, AL, 35216-4520

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James Richard Duke's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mike | December 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Foreign Investments

Richard helped us set up my foreign investments and he is extremely knowledgeable with what it takes to make this happen. He also helped us set up a trust that we are very pleased with.

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Foreign assets

Set up a LLC in Nevis through a commercial Company. I needed legal advice and consulted with Atty Duke and later retained him to guide me and file required forms. He is well versed in asset law and available to me on short notice. He is also in contact with many sources.

Posted by Jack | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Why Richard?

He has worked with me several years. He is honest, faithful, and super knowledgeable. He is reasonable in his charges!

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James Richard Duke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Duell

Tax lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is well respected in the legal community and I know him to be very professional, respectful, knowledgeable, mindful, comprehensive, and highly responsive to his clients legal needs. compassionate"

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Franchising lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Top 100 Attorneys, Worth Magazine - http://www.hinklaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/Worth.com-Top-100-Attorneys-2009-Dan-Peare.pdf

2008

Top 100 Attorneys, Worth Magazine

2007

Top 100 Attorneys, Worth Magazine

2006

Top 100 Attorneys, Worth Magazine

2005

Top 100 Attorneys, Worth Magazine

1986

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1986 - 2016

Principal, Duke Law Firm, P.C.

Associations

1974 - Present

The Florida Bar

Member

1973 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

Member

International Tax Planning Association

Member

International Bar Association

Member

Inter-American Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1974

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1973

Cumberland, Samford University (AL)

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Auburn University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2014

2012

LexisNexis® Guide to FATCA Compliance Determining and Documenting The Payee

2012

LexisNexis® Guide to FATCA Compliance "Withholdable" Payments Under FATCA

2012

LexisNexis® Guide to FATCA Compliance FATCA Withholding Compliance

2012

LexisNexis® Guide to FATCA Compliance Withholding and Qualified Intermediary

2011

Offshore Investment Magazine, July/August 2011 Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies

2010

Offshore Investment Magazine Dubai's Financial Woes in 2009

2010

Offshore Investment Magazine Boom to Bust in Dubai?

2008

Offshore Investment Magazine Entity Structuring in Dubai

2008

Offshore Investment Magazine Entity Structuring in Dubai - Part 2

2008

Offshore Investment Magazine IRS Targeting of Offshore Promoters

2008

2008

Offshore Investment Magazine Entity Structuring in Dubai

2006

Offshore Investment Magazine Offshore lawyers have “trials” too!

2005

2002

Book (chapter): Asset Protection Strategies--Planning with Domestic and Offshore Entities, American Bar Association Tax Compliance and Reporting for Offshore Trusts

2002

Book (chapter): Asset Protection Strategies--Planning with Domestic and Offshore Entities, American Bar Association Uses of Offshore Life Insurance in International Estate Planning

Languages

English

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