Atty. Cathleen Schmidt Gormley

Atty. Cathleen Schmidt Gormley

Cathleen Schmidt Gormley is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust planning, estate administration and 5 other areas of law. Cathleen received a B.B.A. degree from James Madison University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Fairfax Fairfax 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Cathleen Schmidt Gormley at a glance

Cathleen Schmidt Gormley is a formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Tax Court (1986). Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 1986) and James Madison University (B.B.A. Accounting, 1983). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cathleen Schmidt Gormley is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust planning, estate administration and 5 other areas of law
  • Cathleen received a B.B.A. degree from James Madison University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Cathleen practices in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Cathleen Schmidt Gormley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cathleen Schmidt Gormley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Trusts

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Probate

Cathleen Schmidt Gormley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

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.

Cathleen Schmidt Gormley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cathleen Schmidt Gormley

Where is Cathleen Schmidt Gormley's law office located?
Cathleen Schmidt Gormley's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cathleen Schmidt Gormley handle?
Cathleen Schmidt Gormley focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Cathleen Schmidt Gormley practiced law?
Cathleen Schmidt Gormley has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Cathleen Schmidt Gormley go to law school?
Cathleen Schmidt Gormley earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A. Accounting, 1983).
How can I contact Cathleen Schmidt Gormley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University
- 1986
B.B.A. Accounting
James Madison University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986

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