Atty. Michael Evertsen Ward

Atty. Michael Evertsen Ward

Mr. Michael Evertsen Ward is a lawyer practicing corporate & finance.

Washington Washington 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Michael Evertsen Ward at a glance

Michael Evertsen Ward is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Alston And Bird Llp. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in California (1974), Massachusetts (Inactive) (1978), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth (1992). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1974) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1969). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael Evertsen Ward is a lawyer practicing corporate & finance
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Michael practices at Alston & Bird LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Evertsen Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Evertsen Ward's law office located?
Michael Evertsen Ward's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Alston And Bird Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Evertsen Ward handle?
Michael Evertsen Ward focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael Evertsen Ward practiced law?
Michael Evertsen Ward has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Michael Evertsen Ward go to law school?
Michael Evertsen Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact Michael Evertsen Ward for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1974
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
Massachusetts (Inactive)
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Admitted: 1992

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