Atty. Jerry Bernhard Chariton

Atty. Jerry Bernhard Chariton

Jerry Bernhard Chariton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, estate administration and 2 other areas of law. Jerry has been licensed for 60 years.

Harrisburg Harrisburg 60 yrs experience 60 year
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About Jerry Bernhard Chariton at a glance

Jerry Bernhard Chariton is a probate, estate planning, business, tax, and elder law attorney based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1966) and Pennsylvania (1968). Educated at Harvard University Law School JD - Juris Doctor (—). Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jerry Bernhard Chariton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, estate administration and 2 other areas of law
  • Jerry has been licensed for 60 years
  • Jerry practices in Harrisburg, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Jerry Bernhard Chariton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerry Bernhard Chariton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

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 & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jerry Bernhard Chariton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

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

Jerry Bernhard Chariton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Jerry Bernhard Chariton is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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 Harrisburg 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jerry Bernhard Chariton

Where is Jerry Bernhard Chariton's law office located?
Jerry Bernhard Chariton's law practice is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerry Bernhard Chariton handle?
Jerry Bernhard Chariton focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Jerry Bernhard Chariton practiced law?
Jerry Bernhard Chariton has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Jerry Bernhard Chariton go to law school?
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Education

Harvard University Law School JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1966
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1968

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