Atty. Charles I. Cate

Atty. Charles I. Cate

Charles I. Cate is a lawyer practicing taxation, tax controversies, probate and 9 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles I. Cate at a glance

Charles I. Cate is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hannon Law Group LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on wills, irs, probate, criminal defense, and tax. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1970), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1970), California (1975), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (2008). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1968) and Georgetown University (B.A. Tax, 1966). Active member of District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles I. Cate is a lawyer practicing taxation, tax controversies, probate and 9 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Charles practices at Hannon Law Group LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Charles I. Cate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles I. Cate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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IRS Disputes & Audits

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Tax Law

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

Charles I. Cate is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles I. Cate

Where is Charles I. Cate's law office located?
Charles I. Cate's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hannon Law Group LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles I. Cate handle?
Charles I. Cate focuses on wills, irs, probate, criminal defense, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Charles I. Cate practiced law?
Charles I. Cate has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Charles I. Cate go to law school?
Charles I. Cate earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A. Tax, 1966).
How can I contact Charles I. Cate for a consultation?
You can contact Charles I. Cate 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.

Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1968
B.A. Tax
Georgetown University
- 1966

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1970
California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2008
Virginia
Admitted: 2010

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