About James Buchan

James Buchan Creighton is a seasoned estate planning attorney primarily based in La Quinta, California. Since 1994, he has devoted his legal career to that specialize in property planning, estate administration, and senior law. As the principal attorney at Creighton Law, he operates from a well-established workplace located at 78365 Highway 111 #517, La Quinta, CA 92253-2071. Clients can without problems reach him at 650-344-0700 or send documents through fax to 650-344-3312. For inquiries, he is also accessible thru e-mail at james@creightonlaw.com. Mr. Creighton earned his Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Los Angeles, in 1988.

This foundational schooling paved the way for his legal career. He pursued his law degree on the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he graduated in 1994. His academic background has considerably influenced his practice, especially in estate making plans, confidence regulation, and wills and probate. Over the years, he's known for his talent, reflected in a 4.7 out of 5.0 rating from friends on Martindale-Hubbell. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Creighton has made notable contributions to law school training. Since 2011, he has served as an Assistant Adjunct Professor of Wills & Trusts at UC Hastings College of the Law.

This role allows him to share his in depth information and experience with aspiring attorneys, fostering a brand new era of lawyers. Furthermore, he has acted as an expert testimony provider in estate planning and confidence things, lending his talent to various instances and improving his expert status. Active within the legal community, Mr. Creighton is a member of both the Silicon Valley Bar Association and the Bar Association of San Francisco. His dedication to his field is in addition demonstrated by his certification as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law. He is licensed to practice before the California highest court and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, which allows him to symbolize clients in lots of legal matters.

Fluent in Italian, Mr. Creighton enjoys exploring numerous cultures thru travel. His interests extend beyond regulation; he has a focal point on innovative writing and marionette making. These activities mirror his creative spirit and commitment to lifelong studying. Through his multifaceted profession and personal pursuits, Mr. Creighton exemplifies a nicely-rounded attorney devoted to serving his clients and contributing to the legal community.

Education

California St Univ

Undergraduate Degree

UC Hastings COL

Law Degree

Languages

Italian (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1994
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1994

Types of Cases Handled

Estate Planning Probate Elder Law

Legal Services Scope

Estate Planning Trust Law Wills and Probate

Certifications & Awards

Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law

California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization

Professional Associations

Silicon Valley Bar Association

has membership Current

Bar Association of San Francisco

has membership 2000 - Current