Atty. Melissa Markiewicz

Atty. Melissa Markiewicz

Melissa Markiewicz is a lawyer practicing trust and estate planning, probate and estate administration, business formation and succession. Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Richmond Richmond 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Markiewicz at a glance

Melissa Markiewicz is an Associate based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1996). Educated at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of Virginia B.A. Sociology (—). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Markiewicz is a lawyer practicing trust and estate planning, probate and estate administration, business formation and succession
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Melissa practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Markiewicz's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Trusts

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Probate

Melissa Markiewicz is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

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.

Melissa Markiewicz is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Markiewicz

Where is Melissa Markiewicz's law office located?
Melissa Markiewicz's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Markiewicz handle?
Melissa Markiewicz focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Melissa Markiewicz practiced law?
Melissa Markiewicz has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Melissa Markiewicz go to law school?
Melissa Markiewicz earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (—).
How can I contact Melissa Markiewicz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School
- 1996
University of Virginia B.A. Sociology
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1996

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