Atty. Michelle A. Ross
Michelle Ross focuses her practice on trusts and estates planning and administration, elder law and guardianships, and various other Orphans’ Court fiduciary litigation. Michelle has tried cases in the Orphans’ Court Division of various counties in Pennsylvania regarding power of attorney disputes, will contests, surcharge actions, and demands for accountings.
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Michelle A. Ross is a Counsel based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Leech Tishman. Their practice focuses on trusts, tax, and litigation. Educated at Duquesne University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus B.S. (—). Active member of Pennsylvania Bar Association. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michelle Ross focuses her practice on trusts and estates planning and administration, elder law and guardianships, and various other Orphans’ Court fiduciary litigation
- Michelle has tried cases in the Orphans’ Court Division of various counties in Pennsylvania regarding power of attorney disputes, will contests, surcharge actions, and demands for accountings
- She is also an experienced elder law attorney, often assisting clients with obtaining, modifying, and terminating guardianships, as well as obtaining Medicaid benefits for long-term care
- Michelle currently serves as outside general counsel for a non-profit corporate fiduciary that serves in all fiduciary capacities and manages a pooled trust
- In addition to her litigation experience, Michelle assists numerous families with all aspects of their estate planning needs, whether simple or complex, and the corresponding tax implications
- She often navigates the probate and trust administration channels for her clients as well
- Michelle has previous experience serving as an Assistant Public Defender in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and has worked at various firms throughout the Pittsburgh area, practicing Orphans’ Court fiduciary litigation, trusts and estates, criminal defense, personal injury defense, workers’ compensation defense, municipal and school law, and dependency and family law
- She also ran a successful campaign for a sitting judge in the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, Pennsylvania
- While attending law school, Michelle served as a clerk for Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Judges, The Honorable Michael F. Marmo and The Honorable Kevin G. Sasinoski
- She was also a member of the Trial Advocacy Team, competing in both the American College of Trial Lawyers National Trial Competition in Philadelphia, PA, and the William W. Daniel National Invitational Trial Competition in Atlanta, GA, in which her participation earned her induction into the Louis L. Manderino Honor Society
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Erie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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