Atty. Michael A. Battle

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.

Washington Washington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael A. Battle at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A. Battle's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael A. Battle

Where is Michael A. Battle's law office located?
Michael A. Battle's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A. Battle handle?
Michael A. Battle focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael A. Battle practiced law?
Michael A. Battle has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael A. Battle go to law school?
Michael A. Battle earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Sociology, 1976).
How can I contact Michael A. Battle for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
- 1981
B.A. Sociology
Ithaca College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1981
New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2011

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