Atty. Walter Goff Van Dorn

Atty. Walter Goff Van Dorn

Walter Goff Van Dorn is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, private clients, trusts and estates and 1 other area of law. Walter received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1955, and has been licensed for 66 years.

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Profile Summary

About Walter Goff Van Dorn at a glance

Walter Goff Van Dorn is an Of Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1960) and Massachusetts U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Tax Court U.S. (1961). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1960) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Walter Goff Van Dorn is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, private clients, trusts and estates and 1 other area of law
  • Walter received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1955, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • Walter practices at K&L Gates LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Walter Goff Van Dorn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter Goff Van Dorn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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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Tax Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Walter Goff Van Dorn

Where is Walter Goff Van Dorn's law office located?
Walter Goff Van Dorn's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter Goff Van Dorn handle?
Walter Goff Van Dorn focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Walter Goff Van Dorn practiced law?
Walter Goff Van Dorn has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did Walter Goff Van Dorn go to law school?
Walter Goff Van Dorn earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (A.B., 1955).
How can I contact Walter Goff Van Dorn for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Walter Goff Van Dorn received?
Walter Goff Van Dorn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard Law School
- 1960
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1960
Massachusetts U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Tax Court U.S.
Admitted: 1961

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