Atty. Melissa E. Aitken
Melissa E. Aitken is a lawyer practicing probate, estate administration, trust administration and 3 other areas of law.
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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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- 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
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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