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Merle U. Richey is a Member based in Durham, North Carolina, practicing at Merle U. Richey, P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1977) and North Carolina (1987). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1976) and Columbia University (M.A. Duke, 1966). Active member of Morris County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Merle U. Richey is a lawyer practicing probate, general practice, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- Merle received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1966, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Merle practices at Merle U. Richey, P.A. in Durham, NC
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Merle U. Richey's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Merle U. Richey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Merle U. Richey is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in North Carolina →
Merle U. Richey is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Merle U. Richey is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Merle U. Richey is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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