Atty. Dennis Michael Cate

Atty. Dennis Michael Cate

Dennis Michael Cate is a lawyer practicing land use and zoning, trusts and estates, wills and 1 other area of law. Dennis received a degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1986, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Woodbridge Woodbridge 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Dennis Michael Cate at a glance

Dennis Michael Cate is a wills, trusts, and zoning attorney based in Woodbridge, Virginia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1986), Virginia (1987), Maryland (1990), and District of Columbia (1991). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D. M., 1986) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (M. Regional, 1986). Serands clients in Woodbridge, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dennis Michael Cate is a lawyer practicing land use and zoning, trusts and estates, wills and 1 other area of law
  • Dennis received a degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1986, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Dennis practices in Woodbridge, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis Michael Cate's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

Dennis Michael Cate is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

Dennis Michael Cate is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Woodbridge 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 Dennis Michael Cate

Where is Dennis Michael Cate's law office located?
Dennis Michael Cate's law practice is located in Woodbridge, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis Michael Cate handle?
Dennis Michael Cate focuses on wills, trusts, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Dennis Michael Cate practiced law?
Dennis Michael Cate has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Dennis Michael Cate go to law school?
Dennis Michael Cate earned their education at (J.D. M., 1986); (M. Regional, 1986).
How can I contact Dennis Michael Cate for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. M.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1986
M. Regional
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
Virginia
Admitted: 1987
Maryland
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991

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