Atty. Michael Anthony Messina

Atty. Michael Anthony Messina

Michael Anthony Messina is a lawyer practicing real estate, patent application, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Pratt Institute in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Anthony Messina at a glance

Michael Anthony Messina is a patent, real estate, and ip attorney based in Tysons, Virginia. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1989), and District of Columbia (2002). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1987) and Pratt Institute (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tysons, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Anthony Messina is a lawyer practicing real estate, patent application, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Pratt Institute in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michael practices in Tysons, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Anthony Messina's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Michael Anthony Messina is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

Michael Anthony Messina is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Anthony Messina is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Tysons 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 Michael Anthony Messina

Where is Michael Anthony Messina's law office located?
Michael Anthony Messina's law practice is located in Tysons, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Anthony Messina handle?
Michael Anthony Messina focuses on patent, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michael Anthony Messina practiced law?
Michael Anthony Messina has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael Anthony Messina go to law school?
Michael Anthony Messina earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Michael Anthony Messina for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Anthony Messina directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael Anthony Messina received?
Michael Anthony Messina's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1987
B.S.
Pratt Institute
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002
Virginia
Admitted: 2014

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