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Atty. Charles Robert Alton

Atty. Charles Robert Alton

Charles Robert Alton is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, taxation law, business law and 2 other areas of law. Charles received a degree from Georgetown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Winchester Winchester 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Charles Robert Alton at a glance

Charles Robert Alton is a Member based in Winchester, Virginia, practicing at Charles R. Alton. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (Inactive) (1979), District of Columbia (Inactive) (1981), U.S. Court of International Trade (1982), and New York (1983). Educated at Georgetown University (M.L.T. Haverford, 1984) and Case Western Reserve University (J.D. Georgetown, 1979). Active member of Winchester-Frederick County (Treasurer, 1994-1995) and Virginia Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Winchester, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Charles Robert Alton is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, taxation law, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • Charles received a degree from Georgetown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Charles practices at Charles R. Alton in Winchester, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Robert Alton's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Charles Robert Alton 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.

Charles Robert Alton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles Robert Alton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

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

Charles Robert Alton 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 Winchester 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 Charles Robert Alton

Where is Charles Robert Alton's law office located?
Charles Robert Alton's law practice is located in Winchester, Virginia. The firm is Charles R. Alton. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Robert Alton handle?
Charles Robert Alton focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Charles Robert Alton practiced law?
Charles Robert Alton has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Charles Robert Alton go to law school?
Charles Robert Alton earned their education at (M.L.T. Haverford, 1984); (J.D. Georgetown, 1979).
How can I contact Charles Robert Alton for a consultation?
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Education

M.L.T. Haverford
Georgetown University
- 1984
J.D. Georgetown
Case Western Reserve University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Ohio (Inactive)
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1989
Virginia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 1992

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