Atty. Karen M. Steffens

Atty. Karen M. Steffens

Ms. Karen M.

Charlotte Charlotte 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (980) 508-0162 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Karen M. Steffens at a glance

Karen M. Steffens is a trusts, business, and tax attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York and U.S. Tax Court (1996), and North Carolina (1999). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1995) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S. Finance, 1992). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Karen M. Steffens is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, corporate law, taxation
  • Karen received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Karen practices in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Karen M. Steffens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen M. Steffens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen M. Steffens

Where is Karen M. Steffens's law office located?
Karen M. Steffens's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen M. Steffens handle?
Karen M. Steffens focuses on trusts, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Karen M. Steffens practiced law?
Karen M. Steffens has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Karen M. Steffens go to law school?
Karen M. Steffens earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Finance, 1992).
How can I contact Karen M. Steffens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1995
B.S. Finance
State University of New York at Albany
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1996
North Carolina
Admitted: 1999

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