Lawyer Margaret Costley, graduated from Duke University Wake Forest University School of Law, is now employed by Clarity Legal Group at 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 445 Chapel Hill Mall, NC 27517.

While being a member of Member of the Law Review and the Moot Court Board, and was a Law Faculty Scholar and legal writing teaching assistant., Margaret Costley is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Margaret Costley as your lawyer, you should consider whether Margaret Costley offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Margaret Costley has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Margaret Costley's office is located at Chapel Hill Mall, NC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Margaret Costley's practice areas include Her practice focuses primarily on assisting clients in the administration of trusts and estates and providing counseling regarding planned charitable gifts..

Margaret Costley's college and law school education includes Duke University, Wake Forest University School of Law. Other biographical background includes Margaret Costley has nearly thirty years’ experience in representing both individual and business clients in the preservation of assets, negotiation of contracts and loan documentation, asset planning and charitable planning. Her practice focuses primarily on assisting clients in the administration of trusts and estates and providing counseling regarding planned charitable gifts. Because the death of a loved one can create significant stress for those left behind, Margaret’s focus is on making this transition as easy as possible by providing the level of support that each individual client needs. In addition to representing clients in private practice, Margaret spent more than ten years working with major universities as an advisor in complex charitable giving, having worked for Duke University as Associate Director of Planned Giving and also for the University of North Carolina Arts and Sciences Foundation. She has extensive knowledge of the law related to charitable gifts, both as to current gifts from individuals and gifts made through complex estate planning instruments, including charitable trusts, and understands the tax advantages of this type of charitable gift. She has been a featured speaker on the subjects of asset protection, charitable gift planning tools, and estate administration for professionals and charitable organizations. Margaret enjoys developing relationships with clients that enable her to provide the best possible service based upon trust and an understanding of the client’s goals and needs.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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