Atty. Paula Michele Highers

Atty. Paula Michele Highers

Paula Michele Highers is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, landlord & tenant, debt collection and 4 other areas of law. Paula received a degree from Thomas M.

Syracuse Syracuse 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Paula Michele Highers at a glance

Paula Michele Highers is an Associate based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, commercial re, and poa. Admitted to practice in New York (2014). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (JD, 2013) and Thomas M. Cooley Law School (—). Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paula Michele Highers is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, landlord & tenant, debt collection and 4 other areas of law
  • Paula received a degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Paula practices at Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP in Syracuse, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Paula Michele Highers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paula Michele Highers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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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.

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Real Estate Law

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

Paula Michele Highers is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Commercial Real Estate

Paula Michele Highers is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in New York →

Power of Attorney

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paula Michele Highers

Where is Paula Michele Highers's law office located?
Paula Michele Highers's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. The firm is Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paula Michele Highers handle?
Paula Michele Highers focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, commercial re, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Paula Michele Highers practiced law?
Paula Michele Highers has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Paula Michele Highers go to law school?
Paula Michele Highers earned their education at (JD, 2013); (—).
How can I contact Paula Michele Highers for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2013
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2014

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