Atty. Byron H. LeCates

Atty. Byron H. LeCates

Byron H. LeCates is a lawyer practicing probate, education law, wills & living wills and 2 other areas of law.

York York 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About Byron H. LeCates at a glance

Byron H. LeCates is an Of Counsel based in York, Pennsylvania, practicing at Stock and Leader. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, poa, and education. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1961) and U.S. Supreme Court (1961). Educated at Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 1960) and Bucknell University (B.S., 1955). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in York, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Byron H. LeCates is a lawyer practicing probate, education law, wills & living wills and 2 other areas of law
  • Byron received a B.S. degree from Bucknell University in 1955, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Byron practices at Stock and Leader in York, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Byron H. LeCates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Byron H. LeCates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Byron H. LeCates is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Byron H. LeCates is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Byron H. LeCates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Power of Attorney

Byron H. LeCates is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Byron H. LeCates is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Byron H. LeCates

Where is Byron H. LeCates's law office located?
Byron H. LeCates's law practice is located in York, Pennsylvania. The firm is Stock and Leader. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Byron H. LeCates handle?
Byron H. LeCates focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, poa, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Byron H. LeCates practiced law?
Byron H. LeCates has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Byron H. LeCates go to law school?
Byron H. LeCates earned their education at (J.D., 1960); (B.S., 1955).
How can I contact Byron H. LeCates for a consultation?
You can contact Byron H. LeCates directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Byron H. LeCates received?
Byron H. LeCates's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
- 1960
B.S.
Bucknell University
- 1955

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1961

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