Atty. Michael A. Battle
Michael A. Battle is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, complex commercial litigation, civil rights and 2 other areas of law.
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Michael A. Battle is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1981), New York (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1987), and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Ithaca College (B.A. Sociology, 1976). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Battle is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, complex commercial litigation, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Ithaca College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael practices in Washington, DC
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael A. Battle is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael A. Battle is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Michael A. Battle is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael A. Battle is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael A. Battle is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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