Atty. Donald B Messenger

Atty. Donald B Messenger

Donald B Messenger is a lawyer practicing real estate, business, probate and estate planning and 3 other areas of law. Donald received a B.A. degree from Washington College in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years.

Beltsville Beltsville 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald B Messenger at a glance

Donald B Messenger is a Member based in Beltsville, Maryland, practicing at Donald B. W. Messenger. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1960), District of Columbia (1963), and U.S. Supreme Court (1972). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1960) and Washington College (B.A., 1957). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Prince Georges County and Maryland State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Beltsville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald B Messenger is a lawyer practicing real estate, business, probate and estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from Washington College in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • Donald practices at Donald B. W. Messenger in Beltsville, MD and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Donald B Messenger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald B Messenger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Donald B Messenger is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

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.

Donald B Messenger is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Donald B Messenger is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

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

Donald B Messenger is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Donald B Messenger is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Beltsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald B Messenger

Where is Donald B Messenger's law office located?
Donald B Messenger's law practice is located in Beltsville, Maryland. The firm is Donald B. W. Messenger. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald B Messenger handle?
Donald B Messenger focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Donald B Messenger practiced law?
Donald B Messenger has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did Donald B Messenger go to law school?
Donald B Messenger earned their education at (J.D., 1960); (B.A., 1957).
How can I contact Donald B Messenger for a consultation?
You can contact Donald B Messenger directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Donald B Messenger received?
Donald B Messenger's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1960
B.A.
Washington College
- 1957

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1960
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972

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