Atty. Mary Ellen Dirksen

Atty. Mary Ellen Dirksen

Mary Ellen Dirksen is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate and gift taxation, federal estate and gift taxation and 1 other area of law. Mary received a B.S. degree from University of Sioux Falls in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

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About Mary Ellen Dirksen at a glance

Mary Ellen Dirksen is a estate planning, tax, and estate tax attorney based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (2004) and Pennsylvania (2007). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 2004) and University of Sioux Falls (B.S., 2001). Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mary Ellen Dirksen is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate and gift taxation, federal estate and gift taxation and 1 other area of law
  • Mary received a B.S. degree from University of Sioux Falls in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Mary practices in Sioux Falls, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Ellen Dirksen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Ellen Dirksen 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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Tax Law

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

Mary Ellen Dirksen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in South Dakota →

Estate & Gift Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Dakota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mary Ellen Dirksen

Where is Mary Ellen Dirksen's law office located?
Mary Ellen Dirksen's law practice is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Ellen Dirksen handle?
Mary Ellen Dirksen focuses on estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Mary Ellen Dirksen practiced law?
Mary Ellen Dirksen has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Mary Ellen Dirksen go to law school?
Mary Ellen Dirksen earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S., 2001).
How can I contact Mary Ellen Dirksen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 2004
B.S.
University of Sioux Falls
- 2001

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 2004
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2007

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