Atty. Michael Dean Thorpe

Atty. Michael Dean Thorpe

Michael Dean Thorpe is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade regulation. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Washington Washington 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Michael Dean Thorpe at a glance

Michael Dean Thorpe is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arnold And Porter Llp. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2009), District of Columbia (2010), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2011), and Illinois (2013). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 2006). Active member of District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Dean Thorpe is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade regulation
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Michael practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC

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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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Michael Dean Thorpe's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arnold And Porter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michael Dean Thorpe has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2009
B.S.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2011
Illinois
Admitted: 2013

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