Atty. Miriam Hamilton Markfield

Atty. Miriam Hamilton Markfield

Ms. Miriam Hamilton Markfield is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, medicaid planning, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.

Durham Durham 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Miriam Hamilton Markfield at a glance

Miriam Hamilton Markfield is an Of Counsel based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2011). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Furman University (B.A., 2007). Active member of North Carolina State Bar Durham County Bar Association Judicial District. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Miriam Hamilton Markfield is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, medicaid planning, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Miriam received a B.A. degree from Furman University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Miriam practices in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Miriam Hamilton Markfield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Miriam Hamilton Markfield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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.

Miriam Hamilton Markfield is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Miriam Hamilton Markfield is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Miriam Hamilton Markfield

Where is Miriam Hamilton Markfield's law office located?
Miriam Hamilton Markfield's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Miriam Hamilton Markfield handle?
Miriam Hamilton Markfield focuses on trusts, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Miriam Hamilton Markfield practiced law?
Miriam Hamilton Markfield has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Miriam Hamilton Markfield go to law school?
Miriam Hamilton Markfield earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact Miriam Hamilton Markfield for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2010
B.A.
Furman University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2011

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