Atty. Robert S Ketchum

Atty. Robert S Ketchum

Robert S Ketchum is a lawyer practicing employee benefit law, estate planning law, taxation law. Robert received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1959, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Wilmington Wilmington 63 yrs experience 63 year
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About Robert S Ketchum at a glance

Robert S Ketchum is a estate planning, employment, and tax attorney based in Wilmington, North Carolina. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1963). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1962) and Princeton University (A.B., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert S Ketchum is a lawyer practicing employee benefit law, estate planning law, taxation law
  • Robert received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1959, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Robert practices in Wilmington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Robert S Ketchum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert S Ketchum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert S Ketchum is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Robert S Ketchum is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Wilmington 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 Robert S Ketchum

Where is Robert S Ketchum's law office located?
Robert S Ketchum's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert S Ketchum handle?
Robert S Ketchum focuses on estate planning, employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Robert S Ketchum practiced law?
Robert S Ketchum has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Robert S Ketchum go to law school?
Robert S Ketchum earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (A.B., 1959).
How can I contact Robert S Ketchum for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert S Ketchum received?
Robert S Ketchum's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard University
- 1962
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1963

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