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James Graves Theus Jr
also known as Graves Theus
About James
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AV rated attorney helping clients with business, estate, tax and real estate matters.
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Alaska for 8 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Louisiana for 26 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Theus Law Offices
1902 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA, 71301
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Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2017 | Tax
JAMES G THEUS JR.
JAMES G THEUS JR was very prompt in his response and very knowledgeable with my Petition to Quiet Tax Title questions. I appreciate him and this site very much. Thank you.......Ms Dunn
James Graves Theus Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He has the highest ethical standards and is very smart. He is meticulous in his preparation."
"Smart, incisive. I endorse this lawyer."
David Hesser
Family lawyer
John Whaley
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Legal Writing, AmJur Award Recipient
1994
Civil Procedure, AmJur Award Recipient
N/A
Board Certified Specialist - Tax Law, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
N/A
Board Certified Specialist - Estate Planning and Administration, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Member, Theus Law Offices
2000 - 2013
Shareholder, Gold Weems Bruser Sues & Rundell
1998 - 2000
Attorney, Lyons Law Offices, PS
Associations
2017 - Present
Veterans Administration AccreditedAccredited Lawyer
1999 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Alexandria Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Louisiana State Bar Association, Estate Planning & Administration Advisory CommissionMember
2010 - 2011
Louisiana State Bar Association, Tax Law Advisory CommissionPresident
2009 - 2010
Louisiana State Bar Association, Tax Law Advisory CommissionSecretary
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re: Succession of Stalter., 15-740 (La. App. 3rd Cir. 2015)
Reversed and Remanded
Belgard v. Manchac Technologies, LLC, 92 So.2d 660 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2012)
Trial court ruling in favor of defendant/business; Affirmed on appeal.
Duhon v. Brouillette, Case No. CA-16-0082 (La. App. 3 Cir., 2016)
Reversed and Remanded
In The Matter of The Succession of John Robert Biscamp, Case No. CA 16-673 (La. App. 3 Cir., 2017)
Trial Court Judgment Affirmed
Education
1997
Boston University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1996
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD
1988
Tulane University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Last Round Up (CLE)
Integrated Asset Protection (Nuts, Bolts and Recent Developments)
2016
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Integrated Asset Protection
2016
Continuing Education Seminar
New Remedy for Abuse of Power of Attorney
2015
Three For Free
New Remedy for Abuse of Power of Attorney
2015
Annual Meeting
Long-Term Care Planning: Dispelling Myths
2012
Continuing Education
Asset Protection Planning CLE
2010
Estate Planning CLE
Estate Planning CLE
Publications
2017
Theus Law Offices Blog
HOW MUCH DOES A PROBATE COST AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
2017
Theus Law Offices Blog
REMEDY FOR OPPRESSION OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDER IN LOUISIANA
2017
Theus Law Offices
ONE CALL, THAT’S NOT ALL (Deducting The Cost of Legal Fees)
2017
Theus Law Offices Blog
The Pursuit of Happiness and Tax Deductions (Hobby Loss Limitations)
2017
Theus Law Offices Blog
C-Corporations Do Not Yield Tax Savings for Professionals
2017
Theus Law Offices Blog
Third Circuit Issues Warning About Computer-Generated Wills
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
A GOOD WALK SPOILED (LLC Charging Order Protection Affirmed by 4th Circuit)
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
THE CASE FOR THE TRUST PROTECTOR
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
EVERY WORD COUNTS (IRS Busts Discretionary Support Trust for Child)
2016
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
A BUNDLE OF MAGIC STICKS (Beneficiary Controlled Trusts Now Authorized in Louisiana)
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
PHYSICIAN NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENTS
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
FAMILY BUSINESS GUMBO
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
TO PORT, OR NOT TO PORT: THAT IS THE QUESTION (Lifetime Exemption Planning)
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
PRO BONO PUBLICO (Physician Liability for Charity Care)
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
THE OSTRICH APPROACH (Execute or Update Your Will Before It’s Too Late)
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
VICTIM OR THE CRIME (An Age Old Story of Undue Influence)
2016
Theus Law Offices Blog
REMEDY FOR ABUSE OF POWER OF ATTORNEY IN LOUISIANA
2016
2015
Theus Law Offices Newsletter
Spoons To Eat The Stew
2015
Theus Law Offices Newsletter
Leveraging The Business Judgment Rule
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my kids (20 and 16) donate their half of our property to me or do we have to do succession?
04 Nov 2017
Q&A
Do I have to claim the money that my parents give me as income on my taxes?
29 Apr 2017
Q&A
How do I file a contempt of court order in Louisiana?
07 Mar 2017