Atty. Thomas L. Earp

Atty. Thomas L. Earp

Thomas L. Earp has represented individuals and businesses in corporate law, estate planning, and estate and trust administration for more than 40 years.

Cherry Hill Cherry Hill 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas L. Earp at a glance

Thomas L. Earp is a Shareholder based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, practicing at Earp Cohn P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1971), New Jersey (1972), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1973), and U.S. Claims Court (1975). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1971) and Brown University (A.B. Economics, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Camden County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cherry Hill, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas L. Earp has represented individuals and businesses in corporate law, estate planning, and estate and trust administration for more than 40 years
  • He practiced in Haddonfield, New Jersey until 1991 when he and three other attorneys formed Earp Cohn P.C
  • Mr. Earp has helped clients with corporate law matters ranging from formations of new businesses, sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, disputes, contract negotiation, and other issues
  • In the area of estate planning and administration Mr. Earp advises and represents individuals in estate planning, and represents executors and trustees in estate and trust administration, litigation and other disputes
  • Mr. Earp’s professional background also includes clerking with the Honorable James Hunter III of the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit immediately following law school
  • He served four years in the Navy JAG Corps
  • Law Clerk to Hon. James Hunter III, U.S
  • Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 1971-1972

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas L. Earp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas L. Earp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

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

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas L. Earp

Where is Thomas L. Earp's law office located?
Thomas L. Earp's law practice is located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The firm is Earp Cohn P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas L. Earp handle?
Thomas L. Earp focuses on trusts, probate, business, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Thomas L. Earp practiced law?
Thomas L. Earp has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Thomas L. Earp go to law school?
Thomas L. Earp earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B. Economics, 1968).
How can I contact Thomas L. Earp for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas L. Earp received?
Thomas L. Earp's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1971
A.B. Economics
Brown University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1971
New Jersey
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1975

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