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About Earl M. Colson at a glance
Earl M. Colson is a Retired Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arentfox Schiff Llp. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on irs, trusts, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1957) and District of Columbia (1960). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1957) and Syracuse University (B.S., 1950). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Governor and Treasurer, 1974-76 Chairman, Committee on Taxation, 1968-69) American Bar Association (Chairman, Committee on Estate and Gift Taxes, Section of Taxation, 1970-72, Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Earl M. Colson is a lawyer practicing estates & trusts, real estate, tax and 2 other areas of law
- Earl received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1950, and has been licensed for 69 years
- Earl practices at ArentFox Schiff LLP in Washington, DC
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Earl M. Colson is one of 2,917 irs attorneys indexed nationally. Browse irs attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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