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James P Rinehart
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Biography
Jim Rinehart is an estate planning and bankruptcy attorney in Phoenix. You speak directly to an attorney, not a paralegal or assistant. We offer a no cost initial consultation in our office or your home. We schedule evening and weekend appointments.
He is a skilled counselor and advocate with over thirty years of general private practice representing diverse clients and cases. Whether you are dealing with the death of a loved one, planning for the care of others after you are gone or contemplating bankruptcy, Jim is committed to assisting you in navigating the legal process to make sure your needs are met.
Jim is a United States Air Force Veteran. He has a BS/BA from Youngstown State University with a major in accounting and a minor in finance. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University. He is licensed to practice law in all Arizona and Ohio state courts and the U.S. District Court.
He has worked 10 years as a bank trust officer, 14 years in a private practice in Ohio practicing in the areas of Probate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, Tax Law and Social Security. In addition, Jim honorably served 8 years as an Ohio Probate Court Magistrate.
Since relocating with his family to Arizona in 2006 he has served the community primarily practicing Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Probate. Jim is not only a compassionate man who will listen to your needs and concerns but is a strong advocate for your legal needs. He will work with you to analyze your issues and recommend the proper course of action. Jim lives in Anthem with his wife and two children.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
60%
23 years
Estate Planning
30%
43 years
Probate
5%
43 years
Real Estate
5%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 24 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2002
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Licensed in Ohio for 45 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1980
Location
Rinehart Law Firm
22849 North 19th Avenue, Suite 135, Phoenix, AZ, 85027
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2016
updated on 03/25/2020Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
James’s comment:
“I made a mistake a few years ago and told a client something had been filed with a court that was in fact not filed until a later date. It did not affect the case or the client's rights and I admitted the error to the State Bar upon his filing the complaint. I was fined and placed on probation which was successfully completed and I am in good standing with the State Bar. It was the only complaint filed against me in over 30 years of practice and will not be repeated.”
Honors
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2013 - Present
attorney, Rinehart Law Firm
Education
1980
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What should you do if your only son is in prison in Texas ? Will be there at least 9 years . Mom is 75 and needs to have a plan
11 Sep 2018
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Can I exclude an adult adopted son from my will in Arizona?
03 Nov 2017
Q&A
Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge - is the "Certificate of Notice" a list of the creditors that are included in the discharge?
11 Jun 2013