Atty. Michael O. Manning

Atty. Michael O. Manning

Michael joined MMBK in 2012 and his practice includes estate planning for families, estate planning for individuals, and advising Executors and Trustees on estate and trust administration matters. He provides estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax advice and also prepares federal estate and gift tax returns.

Falls Church Falls Church 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael O. Manning at a glance

Michael O. Manning is a Principal based in Falls Church, Virginia, practicing at Manning, Murray, Barnett & Knerr, PC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2012). Educated at George Mason University (J.D, 2012) and University of Virginia (B.A. With, 2007). Serands clients in Falls Church, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael joined MMBK in 2012 and his practice includes estate planning for families, estate planning for individuals, and advising Executors and Trustees on estate and trust administration matters
  • He provides estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax advice and also prepares federal estate and gift tax returns
  • Michael is a Trustee of the Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) and currently serves on the Governance Committee of the ACF Board of Trustees
  • He previously served as Secretary of the ACF Board of Trustees

Practice Areas Explained

Michael O. Manning's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

Michael O. Manning is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Falls Church 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 Michael O. Manning

Where is Michael O. Manning's law office located?
Michael O. Manning's law practice is located in Falls Church, Virginia. The firm is Manning, Murray, Barnett & Knerr, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael O. Manning handle?
Michael O. Manning focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michael O. Manning practiced law?
Michael O. Manning has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Michael O. Manning go to law school?
Michael O. Manning earned their education at (J.D, 2012); (B.A. With, 2007).
How can I contact Michael O. Manning for a consultation?
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Education

J.D
George Mason University
- 2012
B.A. With
University of Virginia
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2012

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