Atty. Dirk Michels

Atty. Dirk Michels

Dirk Michels is a lawyer practicing energy, corporate, international law and 3 other areas of law. Dirk received a degree from University of Hamburg in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Dirk Michels at a glance

Dirk Michels is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Ballard Spahr LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent, business, m&a, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in Germany (1992) and California (1996). Educated at University of San Diego (LL.M., 1996) and University of Hamburg (Erstes Staatsexamen, 1988). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dirk Michels is a lawyer practicing energy, corporate, international law and 3 other areas of law
  • Dirk received a degree from University of Hamburg in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Dirk practices at Ballard Spahr LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Dirk Michels's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dirk Michels

Where is Dirk Michels's law office located?
Dirk Michels's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Ballard Spahr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dirk Michels handle?
Dirk Michels focuses on patent, business, m&a, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dirk Michels practiced law?
Dirk Michels has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Dirk Michels go to law school?
Dirk Michels earned their education at (LL.M., 1996); (Erstes Staatsexamen, 1988).
How can I contact Dirk Michels for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
University of San Diego
- 1996
Erstes Staatsexamen
University of Hamburg
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Germany
Admitted: 1992
California
Admitted: 1996

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