Atty. Michael Edwin Sum
Michael Edwin Sum is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, general and 11 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Michael Edwin Sum is a Member based in Lafayette, Indiana, practicing at Michael E. Sum. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, child custody, probate, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1981). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1981) and Purdue University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Tippecanoe County and Indiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lafayette, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Edwin Sum is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, general and 11 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael practices at Michael E. Sum in Lafayette, IN
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Edwin Sum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael Edwin Sum is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Indiana →
Michael Edwin Sum is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →
Michael Edwin Sum is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Indiana →
Michael Edwin Sum is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael Edwin Sum is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Indiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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