Atty. John Oliver Michaelson

Atty. John Oliver Michaelson

John Oliver Michaelson is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate law, taxation. John received a B.A. degree from California State University at Fullerton in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About John Oliver Michaelson at a glance

John Oliver Michaelson is a business, real estate, and tax attorney based in Charlottesville, Virginia. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1983), and New York (1990). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1982) and California State University at Fullerton (B.A. Golden, 1974). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Oliver Michaelson is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate law, taxation
  • John received a B.A. degree from California State University at Fullerton in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Oliver Michaelson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Oliver Michaelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

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

John Oliver Michaelson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Oliver Michaelson

Where is John Oliver Michaelson's law office located?
John Oliver Michaelson's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Oliver Michaelson handle?
John Oliver Michaelson focuses on business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Oliver Michaelson practiced law?
John Oliver Michaelson has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Oliver Michaelson go to law school?
John Oliver Michaelson earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Golden, 1974).
How can I contact John Oliver Michaelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Santa Clara
- 1982
B.A. Golden
California State University at Fullerton
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1990

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