Atty. Stephen Michael Ritchie
Stephen Michael Ritchie is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and trust administration. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Stephen Michael Ritchie is a trusts and estate planning attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1988), New York (1989), and North Carolina (1995). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D. Georgetown, 1988) and Colgate University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Michael Ritchie is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and trust administration
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Stephen practices in Charlotte, NC
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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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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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