Atty. Michelle J. Smith Chaffee

Atty. Michelle J. Smith Chaffee

Michelle J. Smith Chaffee is a lawyer practicing education law, juvenile, government and 5 other areas of law.

Lincoln Lincoln 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (531) 324-2239 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michelle J. Smith Chaffee at a glance

Michelle J. Smith Chaffee is a trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and poa attorney based in Lincoln, Nebraska. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1995). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1995) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.S.Ed., 1978). Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michelle J. Smith Chaffee is a lawyer practicing education law, juvenile, government and 5 other areas of law
  • Michelle received a B.S.Ed. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1978, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michelle practices in Lincoln, NE

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle J. Smith Chaffee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle J. Smith Chaffee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Michelle J. Smith Chaffee is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nebraska →

Probate

Michelle J. Smith Chaffee is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Nebraska →

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.

Michelle J. Smith Chaffee is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nebraska →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michelle J. Smith Chaffee is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Nebraska →

Power of Attorney

Michelle J. Smith Chaffee is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lincoln are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska 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 Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle J. Smith Chaffee

Where is Michelle J. Smith Chaffee's law office located?
Michelle J. Smith Chaffee's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle J. Smith Chaffee handle?
Michelle J. Smith Chaffee focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Michelle J. Smith Chaffee practiced law?
Michelle J. Smith Chaffee has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michelle J. Smith Chaffee go to law school?
Michelle J. Smith Chaffee earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S.Ed., 1978).
How can I contact Michelle J. Smith Chaffee for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1995
B.S.Ed.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1995

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