Atty. Michael Edward Borden

Atty. Michael Edward Borden

Michael Edward Borden is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental / natural resources, communications / media. Michael has been licensed for 22 years.

Washington Washington 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Michael Edward Borden at a glance

Michael Edward Borden is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (2004), New York (2005), and District of Columbia (2013). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Edward Borden is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental / natural resources, communications / media
  • Michael has been licensed for 22 years
  • Michael practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Edward Borden's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

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

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael Edward Borden's law office located?
Michael Edward Borden's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sidley Austin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Edward Borden handle?
Michael Edward Borden focuses on litigation, environmental, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael Edward Borden practiced law?
Michael Edward Borden has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
How can I contact Michael Edward Borden for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004
New York
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013

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