Atty. Melody Jane Summers

Atty. Melody Jane Summers

Melody Jane Summers is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning. Melody received a degree from University of California in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Melody Jane Summers at a glance

Melody Jane Summers is a estate planning and tax attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1991) and University of California (B.S, 1988). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melody Jane Summers is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning
  • Melody received a degree from University of California in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Melody practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Melody Jane Summers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melody Jane Summers 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.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Where is Melody Jane Summers's law office located?
Melody Jane Summers's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melody Jane Summers handle?
Melody Jane Summers focuses on estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Melody Jane Summers practiced law?
Melody Jane Summers has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Melody Jane Summers go to law school?
Melody Jane Summers earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S, 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Santa Clara
- 1991
B.S
University of California
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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