Atty. Michael William Nelms
Michael William Nelms is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trusts and 9 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Michael William Nelms is a Member based in Newton, New Jersey, practicing at Michael W. Nelms. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1990), and Pennsylvania (1992). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1990) and Purdue University (B.A., 1985). Active member of Sussex County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Newton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael William Nelms is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trusts and 9 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Michael practices at Michael W. Nelms in Newton, NJ
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael William Nelms is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Jersey →
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Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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