Atty. Leigh Ann Orton
Leigh Ann Orton is a lawyer practicing family law, estate administration, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Leigh received a B.S.B.A. degree from Union University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.
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Leigh Ann Orton is a Member based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Sebald Hackwelder Orton. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1995), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1995), and Pennsylvania (1999). Educated at University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D. American, 1995) and Union University (B.S.B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Leigh Ann Orton is a lawyer practicing family law, estate administration, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- Leigh received a B.S.B.A. degree from Union University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Leigh practices at Sebald Hackwelder Orton in Erie, PA
Practice Areas Explained
Leigh Ann Orton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leigh Ann Orton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Leigh Ann Orton is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Leigh Ann Orton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Leigh Ann Orton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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.
Leigh Ann Orton is one of 226,536 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.
Leigh Ann Orton is one of 316,149 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 Erie 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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