James Graves Theus Jr

James Graves Theus Jr

also known as Graves Theus

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Alexandria, LA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

1902 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA

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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 8 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 26 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 29 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Theus Law Offices

1902 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA, 71301

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James Graves Theus Jr's Reviews

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Posted by Dianne | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great

I attended an Estate Planning Workshop and was extremely impressed with Graves Theus, Jr., Attorney and Staff. The entire staff made every step of this process very easy. Everyone in the Theus Office were focused on my goals.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning - It’s A Must

The Theus Law Offices’ Family Estate Planning is a must from my perspective. I had recently lost my dad when I decide to attend the in-person Workshop at the time. My dad and I had attended a similar workshop some four (4) years prior but my dad didn’t elect at the time to move forward. I so wished ...that he (my dad) had done so because now I am helping my mom go through the Succession/Probate steps with a lawyer currently. If you or your loved ones haven’t made this decision with Estate Planning, I would strongly encourage you to attend this web-based workshop/webinar. Graves Theus is a great attorney to go with for this important step in you and your family’s planning for the future in many, many ways!!!

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

Posted by Lisa | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly recommend!

Attorney Graves Theus and his staff at the Theus Law Offices provided excellent and quality service. The firm was invested in me and met all my needs. They were easily accessible, got back to me very quickly, and all proceedings were done in a very timely manner. Mr. Theus and his staff all produced... the qualities that anyone would want when hiring an estate attorney. I can't recommend this office high enough.

Posted by Janet | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Graves theus

Graves was outstanding. He was always one step ahead of us and 5steps of the opposing lawyer. He made himself readily availabe to us. Very attentive to what I wanted and offered very helpful advice graves is extremely smart and did lots of reading and digging to find answers to our case. He immedi...ately found info that we had missed. We won the case and were most satisfied and pleased with his work

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James Graves Theus Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Hesser

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He has the highest ethical standards and is very smart. He is meticulous in his preparation."

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John Whaley

Business lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart, incisive. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Hesser

Family lawyer

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John Whaley

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Accredited

Accredited Lawyer

1999 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Louisiana State Bar Association, Estate Planning & Administration Advisory Commission

Member

2010 - 2011

Louisiana State Bar Association, Tax Law Advisory Commission

President

2009 - 2010

Louisiana State Bar Association, Tax Law Advisory Commission

Secretary

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

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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

2016

Theus Law Offices Blog THE CASE FOR THE TRUST PROTECTOR

2016

Theus Law Offices Blog PHYSICIAN NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENTS

2016

Theus Law Offices Blog FAMILY BUSINESS GUMBO

2015

Theus Law Offices Newsletter Spoons To Eat The Stew

2015

Theus Law Offices Newsletter Leveraging The Business Judgment Rule

Languages

English

Activity

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