Atty. Donna Shaw Rucker

Atty. Donna Shaw Rucker

Donna Shaw Rucker is a lawyer practicing tax, trusts and estates. Donna received a degree from Marshall-Wythe School of Law in 1981, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Norfolk Norfolk 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Donna Shaw Rucker at a glance

Donna Shaw Rucker is a trusts and tax attorney based in Norfolk, Virginia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1975) and Virginia (1977). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law (MLT Wellesley, 1981) and University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1975). Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donna Shaw Rucker is a lawyer practicing tax, trusts and estates
  • Donna received a degree from Marshall-Wythe School of Law in 1981, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Donna practices in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Donna Shaw Rucker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donna Shaw Rucker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Norfolk 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 Donna Shaw Rucker

Where is Donna Shaw Rucker's law office located?
Donna Shaw Rucker's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donna Shaw Rucker handle?
Donna Shaw Rucker focuses on trusts, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Donna Shaw Rucker practiced law?
Donna Shaw Rucker has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Donna Shaw Rucker go to law school?
Donna Shaw Rucker earned their education at (MLT Wellesley, 1981); (J.D., 1975).
How can I contact Donna Shaw Rucker for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

MLT Wellesley
Marshall-Wythe School of Law
- 1981
J.D.
University of Oklahoma
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1975
Virginia
Admitted: 1977

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