Atty. Stephen Szelin Kao

Atty. Stephen Szelin Kao

Mr. Stephen Szelin Kao is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, communications & media, nonprofit organizations law and 14 other areas of law.

Lancaster Lancaster 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Stephen Szelin Kao at a glance

Stephen Szelin Kao is a Member based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1988), Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2002), and Pennsylvania (2016). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Columbia University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Stephen Szelin Kao is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, communications & media, nonprofit organizations law and 14 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Stephen practices in Lancaster, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Szelin Kao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Szelin Kao handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Szelin Kao

Where is Stephen Szelin Kao's law office located?
Stephen Szelin Kao's law practice is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Szelin Kao handle?
Stephen Szelin Kao focuses on formation, employment, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Stephen Szelin Kao practiced law?
Stephen Szelin Kao has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Stephen Szelin Kao go to law school?
Stephen Szelin Kao earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1988
Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2016

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