Atty. Douglas James Chu
Douglas James Chu is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Douglas James Chu is a estate planning and elder law attorney based in New York, New York. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1988), District of Columbia (1990), and New York (1991). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law, Camden (J.D., 1987) and University of Vermont (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas James Chu is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Douglas practices in New York, NY
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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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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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