Atty. Marlene Appel
Certified Private Fiduciary (Arizona Supreme Court). Court Commissioner Pro Tem, Probate Division, Maricopa County Superior Court, 1988—.
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About Marlene Appel at a glance
Marlene Appel is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Marlene Appel Pllc. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, poa, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1977). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 1977) and Arizona State University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Certified Private Fiduciary (Arizona Supreme Court)
- Court Commissioner Pro Tem, Probate Division, Maricopa County Superior Court, 1988—
- Judge Pro Tem, Probate Division, Maricopa County Superior Court, 1990—
- Recipient, Eleanor ter Horst Distinguished Service Award, Probate and Trust Section, State Bar of Arizona, 2007
- Adjunct Professor, Phoenix College of Law, Wills and Estates Practice Skills Module, Fall 2007
- Faculty, Arizona College of Trial Advocacy, 2009
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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