Atty. W. Shepherdson Abell
Delta Theta Phi. Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Law Center, 1985—; Lecturer on Tax and Estate Planning, Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education for Lawyers, 1979—.
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About W. Shepherdson Abell at a glance
W. Shepherdson Abell is an Of Counsel based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Furey, Doolan & Abell, LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1970), District of Columbia (1975), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1975), and U.S. Tax Court (1981). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1970) and Boston College (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County and Maryland State (Member, Estates and Trusts Section Council, 1981 Chairman, 1985) Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Delta Theta Phi
- Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Law Center, 1985—
- Lecturer on Tax and Estate Planning, Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education for Lawyers, 1979—
- Executive Assistant to the Lt. Governor of Maryland, 1970-1974
- Secretary, Maryland Department of Employment and Social Services, 1974-1975
- Chairman, Maryland Commission on Hereditary Disorders, 1974-1978
- Chairman, Governor's Commission on Welfare Grants, 1979
- Chairman, Governor's Fiscal Review Committee, 1984
Member
- The Barristers
- The Lawyers' Club of Washington, D.C
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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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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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