Atty. Jerry B. Chariton
Phi Beta Kappa. Author: Chapter 1, Estate Planning in Pennsylvania (PBI Press); Chapter 7, Fee Agreements in Pennsylvania, 2d Ed.
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About Jerry B. Chariton at a glance
Jerry B. Chariton is a Member based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, practicing at Chariton & Malak Law Offices. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1966), Pennsylvania (1968), Pennsylvania Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Tax Court (1968), and Pennsylvania Superior Court (1969). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1965) and The Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Serands clients in Wilkes-Barre, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Phi Beta Kappa
Author
- Chapter 1, Estate Planning in Pennsylvania (PBI Press)
- Chapter 7, Fee Agreements in Pennsylvania, 2d Ed
- Assistant District Attorney, Luzerne County, 1968-1972
Co-Author
- Estate Planning in Pennsylvania, Revised Edition (2007, PBI Press)
- Fee Agreements in Pennsylvania, 3rd Edition (2011, PBI Press)
- Chairman, Luzerne County Orphans' Court Rules Committee
Member
- Board of Directors, Pocono Downs Inc., 1984-1996
- Board of Directors, 1998—
- Pennsylvania State University Planned Giving Advisory Council, 2008—
- President, 2005-2006, Estate Planning Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Chairman, Orphans Court Practice Committee, 2000—
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerry B. Chariton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Jerry B. Chariton is one of 128,014 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.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Wilkes-Barre 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 andnue, 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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