Atty. Margaret A. Force

Atty. Margaret A. Force

Ms. Margaret A.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Margaret A. Force at a glance

Margaret A. Force is a estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1988) and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1988) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Margaret A. Force is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, corporate law, tax law
  • Margaret received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Margaret practices in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Margaret A. Force's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Margaret A. Force handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Margaret A. Force is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Law

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

Margaret A. Force is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

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 Chapel Hill 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 Margaret A. Force

Where is Margaret A. Force's law office located?
Margaret A. Force's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Margaret A. Force handle?
Margaret A. Force focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Margaret A. Force practiced law?
Margaret A. Force has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Margaret A. Force go to law school?
Margaret A. Force earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Margaret A. Force for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1988
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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