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About Mercedes E. Scopetta at a glance
Mercedes E. Scopetta is a Member based in Key Biscayne, Florida, practicing at Mercedes E. Scopetta. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on tax and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987), District of Columbia (1989), and Washington (2018). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1986). Serands clients in Key Biscayne, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Mercedes E. Scopetta is a lawyer practicing litigation, public finance & tax exempt finance
- Mercedes has been licensed for 39 years
- Mercedes practices at Mercedes E. Scopetta in Key Biscayne, FL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mercedes E. Scopetta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Key Biscayne are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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