Atty. Cynthia Mae Lighty

Atty. Cynthia Mae Lighty

Cynthia Mae Lighty is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, estate planning, wills and 2 other areas of law. Cynthia received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Palmyra Palmyra 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Cynthia Mae Lighty at a glance

Cynthia Mae Lighty is a Member based in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, practicing at Law Office of Cynthia M. Lighty. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, employment, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1988), and U.S. Court of International Trade (1989). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1986) and Franklin & Marshall College (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Palmyra, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cynthia Mae Lighty is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, estate planning, wills and 2 other areas of law
  • Cynthia received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Cynthia practices at Law Office of Cynthia M. Lighty in Palmyra, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Cynthia Mae Lighty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cynthia Mae Lighty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Cynthia Mae Lighty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Palmyra 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 Cynthia Mae Lighty

Where is Cynthia Mae Lighty's law office located?
Cynthia Mae Lighty's law practice is located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. The firm is Law Office of Cynthia M. Lighty. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cynthia Mae Lighty handle?
Cynthia Mae Lighty focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, employment, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Cynthia Mae Lighty practiced law?
Cynthia Mae Lighty has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Cynthia Mae Lighty go to law school?
Cynthia Mae Lighty earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Cynthia Mae Lighty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1986
B.A.
Franklin & Marshall College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1989

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