Atty. John Douglas Witmeyer
John Douglas Witmeyer is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, tax and 1 other area of law. John received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.
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John Douglas Witmeyer is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1971) and Florida (1980). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1971) and Brown University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Monroe County (Member, Trusts and Estates Law Section) and New York State Bar Associations The Florida Bar American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Douglas Witmeyer is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, tax and 1 other area of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
- John practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Rochester, NY
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rochester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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