Atty. Michelle Lanchester
Ms. Michelle Lanchester is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, family and 2 other areas of law.
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Michelle Lanchester is a wills, family law, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1986) and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Howard University (J.D., 1985) and Vassar College (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Michelle Lanchester is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, family and 2 other areas of law
- Michelle received a B.A. degree from Vassar College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Michelle practices in Washington, DC
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Michelle Lanchester is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in District of Columbia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michelle Lanchester is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in District of Columbia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michelle Lanchester is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in District of Columbia →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Michelle Lanchester is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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