Atty. Jay E. Kivitz
Jay E. Kivitz is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, real estate and 7 other areas of law.
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About Jay E. Kivitz at a glance
Jay E. Kivitz is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Kivitz & Kivitz, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, residential, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1977), District of Columbia (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (2002). Educated at Widener University, Delaware Law School (J.D., 1977) and George Washington University (B.A. Political, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jay E. Kivitz is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, real estate and 7 other areas of law
- Jay received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Jay practices at Kivitz & Kivitz, P.C. in Philadelphia, PA
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Jay E. Kivitz is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jay E. Kivitz is one of 8,466 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jay E. Kivitz is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.
Jay E. Kivitz is one of 203,974 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.
Jay E. Kivitz is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 venue, 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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