Atty. Michael Charles Kentoff
Michael Charles Kentoff is a lawyer practicing appeals, class action, criminal defense and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from American University in 1987, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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Michael Charles Kentoff is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Carlton Fields. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, class action, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia (1998). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 1996) and American University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Charles Kentoff is a lawyer practicing appeals, class action, criminal defense and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from American University in 1987, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Michael practices at Carlton Fields in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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