Atty. Michael B Ortega

Atty. Michael B Ortega

Michael B Ortega is a lawyer practicing environmental, litigation, land use. Michael received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael B Ortega at a glance

Michael B Ortega is a Member based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981), U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1988). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1981) and Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kalamazoo Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Michael B Ortega is a lawyer practicing environmental, litigation, land use
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Michael practices in Kalamazoo, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael B Ortega's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Michael B Ortega is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael B Ortega

Where is Michael B Ortega's law office located?
Michael B Ortega's law practice is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael B Ortega handle?
Michael B Ortega focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Michael B Ortega practiced law?
Michael B Ortega has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael B Ortega go to law school?
Michael B Ortega earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Michael B Ortega for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael B Ortega received?
Michael B Ortega's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1981
B.A.
Kalamazoo College
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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