Atty. Michael D Ritenour

Atty. Michael D Ritenour

Michael D Ritenour is a lawyer practicing business law, civil rights, intellectual property law and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Farmington Farmington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Michael D Ritenour at a glance

Michael D Ritenour is a personal injury, business, real estate, ip, and product liability attorney based in Farmington, Michigan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1982), and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1988). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1980) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Farmington, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael D Ritenour is a lawyer practicing business law, civil rights, intellectual property law and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Michael practices in Farmington, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael D Ritenour's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael D Ritenour is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael D Ritenour is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

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

Michael D Ritenour is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Intellectual Property

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

Michael D Ritenour is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →

Product Liability

Michael D Ritenour is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Michigan →

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 Farmington 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 D Ritenour

Where is Michael D Ritenour's law office located?
Michael D Ritenour's law practice is located in Farmington, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael D Ritenour handle?
Michael D Ritenour focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, ip, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Michael D Ritenour practiced law?
Michael D Ritenour has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael D Ritenour go to law school?
Michael D Ritenour earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Michael D Ritenour for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael D Ritenour received?
Michael D Ritenour's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1990

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