Atty. Carolyn E. Hartle

Atty. Carolyn E. Hartle

Carolyn E. Hartle is the founding member of the Hartle Elder Law Practice, LLC.

Hermitage Hermitage 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Carolyn E. Hartle at a glance

Carolyn E. Hartle is a Member based in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, practicing at Hartle Elder Law Practice, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, ssd, and poa. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1999). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1997) and Loyola University of Chicago (B.A. English, 1993). Serands clients in Hermitage, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carolyn E. Hartle is the founding member of the Hartle Elder Law Practice, LLC. Mrs. Hartle's practice concentrates on elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, estate and trust administration, and special needs planning
  • Mrs. Hartle's practice also consists of addressing issues concerning nursing homes, elder abuse, and other concerns of the elder population
  • Mrs. Hartle graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois in 1993, cum laude, with a B.A. in English and history
  • She received her J.D. from Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1996 However, she attended the University of Pittsburgh's School of Law her last year of law school due to the numerous elder law courses offered at said institution
  • After graduating from law school, Mrs. Hartle joined the law firm of Ekker, Kuster & McConnell, now known as Ekker, Kuster, McConnell & Epstein, LLP, as an associate where she remained until July of 2002 when she joined the law firm of Lewis and Ristvey, P.C
  • Mrs. Hartle was affiliated with the law firm of Lewis and Ristvey, P.C. until August of 2012 when she started the Hartle Elder Law Practice, LLC. Mrs. Hartle has been admitted to the practice of law in Pennsylvania and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Mercer County Bar Association
  • In 2009 and 2010, she served as the Treasurer of the Mercer County Bar Association
  • In addition, she is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Pennsylvania Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Elder Law Section
  • She also speaks regularly at senior centers, as well as healthcare and community groups on estate planning, estate administration, and elder law issues
  • In addition, beginning in January of 2010 and continuing to the present, Mrs. Hartle writes a monthly article in the "Life & Times: A Magazine With Senior Flair."

Practice Areas Explained

Carolyn E. Hartle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carolyn E. Hartle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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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.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Power of Attorney

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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 Hermitage 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 Carolyn E. Hartle

Where is Carolyn E. Hartle's law office located?
Carolyn E. Hartle's law practice is located in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The firm is Hartle Elder Law Practice, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carolyn E. Hartle handle?
Carolyn E. Hartle focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, ssd, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Carolyn E. Hartle practiced law?
Carolyn E. Hartle has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Carolyn E. Hartle go to law school?
Carolyn E. Hartle earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. English, 1993).
How can I contact Carolyn E. Hartle for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Temple University
- 1997
B.A. English
Loyola University of Chicago
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1999

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