Atty. Samuel M. Mecum
Samuel M. Mecum is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, divorce, custody and support law and 4 other areas of law.
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About Samuel M. Mecum at a glance
Samuel M. Mecum is a Member based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, practicing at Reese, Pugh, Samley, Wagenseller & Mecum. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (JD, 1973) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lancaster (Member: Public Service Committee, 1982— Law Review Committee, 1995— Chairman, 1998— Judiciary Committee, 2000—) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Samuel M. Mecum is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, divorce, custody and support law and 4 other areas of law
- Samuel received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Samuel practices at Reese, Pugh, Samley, Wagenseller & Mecum in Lancaster, PA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel M. Mecum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Samuel M. Mecum is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Samuel M. Mecum is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Samuel M. Mecum is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Samuel M. Mecum is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Samuel M. Mecum is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lancaster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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