Atty. Michael Todd Whitesell

Atty. Michael Todd Whitesell

Michael Todd Whitesell is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, commercial transactions. Michael Todd received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Bristol Bristol 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Michael Todd Whitesell at a glance

Michael Todd Whitesell is a estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Bristol, Virginia. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2001) and North Carolina (Inactive) (2008). Educated at University of Florida (LL.M. Taxation, 2002) and West Virginia University (B.A. Accounting, 1998). Serands clients in Bristol, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Todd Whitesell is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, commercial transactions
  • Michael Todd received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael Todd practices in Bristol, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Todd Whitesell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Todd Whitesell 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael Todd Whitesell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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

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 Bristol 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 Todd Whitesell

Where is Michael Todd Whitesell's law office located?
Michael Todd Whitesell's law practice is located in Bristol, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Todd Whitesell handle?
Michael Todd Whitesell focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michael Todd Whitesell practiced law?
Michael Todd Whitesell has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael Todd Whitesell go to law school?
Michael Todd Whitesell earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2002); (B.A. Accounting, 1998).
How can I contact Michael Todd Whitesell for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
University of Florida
- 2002
B.A. Accounting
West Virginia University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 2001
North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 2008

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