Atty. Diane L. McElhenney
Diane L. McElhenney is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, family law and 2 other areas of law.
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About Diane L. McElhenney at a glance
Diane L. McElhenney is a probate, family law, estate planning, real estate, and elder law attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1992) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1994). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1992) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Diane L. McElhenney is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, family law and 2 other areas of law
- Diane L. received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1974, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Diane L. practices in Philadelphia, PA
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Diane L. McElhenney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Diane L. McElhenney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Diane L. McElhenney is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Diane L. McElhenney is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Diane L. McElhenney is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Diane L. McElhenney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Diane L. McElhenney is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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 Philadelphia 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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