Atty. Melissa E. Aitken

Atty. Melissa E. Aitken

Melissa E. Aitken is a lawyer practicing probate, estate administration, trust administration and 3 other areas of law.

Rockville Rockville 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa E. Aitken at a glance

Melissa E. Aitken is a Managing Director Probate based in Rockville, Maryland. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1988) and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 1984). Active member of Montgomery County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa E. Aitken is a lawyer practicing probate, estate administration, trust administration and 3 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Melissa practices in Rockville, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa E. Aitken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa E. Aitken handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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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 Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa E. Aitken

Where is Melissa E. Aitken's law office located?
Melissa E. Aitken's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa E. Aitken handle?
Melissa E. Aitken focuses on trusts, probate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Melissa E. Aitken practiced law?
Melissa E. Aitken has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Melissa E. Aitken go to law school?
Melissa E. Aitken earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Melissa E. Aitken for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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