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Christopher J. Leonard is an Of Counsel based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Murchison, Taylor & Gibson, PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1999) and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court (1999). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New Hanover County and North Carolina (Member, Sections on: Estate Planning Fiduciary Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Christopher J. Leonard is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, estate administration and 2 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Christopher practices at Murchison, Taylor & Gibson, PLLC in Wilmington, NC
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Christopher J. Leonard is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Christopher J. Leonard is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Christopher J. Leonard is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Christopher J. Leonard is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in North Carolina →
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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