Atty. Michael E. Plunkett
Michael E. Plunkett is a lawyer practicing securities, mergers & acquisitions, asia practice and 6 other areas of law.
Asia Practice & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 30+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. Plunkett at a Glance
Michael E. Plunkett is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Blank Rome Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1996) and New Jersey (1997). Educated at Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. summa cum laude (—) and Trenton State College B.S. summa cum laude (—). Active member of MEMBERSHIPS American Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Philadelphia Bar Association. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Plunkett
- Michael E. Plunkett is a lawyer practicing securities, mergers & acquisitions, asia practice and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Trenton State College, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Michael practices at Blank Rome LLP in Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael E. Plunkett's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Plunkett handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Business & Corporate Law in Philadelphia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Philadelphia
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Philadelphia
Michael E. Plunkett is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Securities Law in Philadelphia
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Consumer Protection in Philadelphia
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Michael E. Plunkett
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael E. Plunkett's practice in the field of business, tax, m&a, securities, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. Plunkett brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Michael E. Plunkett can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax, and m&a, Michael E. Plunkett can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Michael E. Plunkett attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael E. Plunkett Handles in Philadelphia
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