Atty. Michael Frederic O'Connor

Atty. Michael Frederic O'Connor

Michael Frederic O'Connor is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, transactions, and tax, corporate governance and compliance and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Washington Washington 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Frederic O'Connor at a glance

Michael Frederic O'Connor is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Williams And Connolly Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, m&a, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1994) and District of Columbia (1995). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1994) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1986). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Frederic O'Connor is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, transactions, and tax, corporate governance and compliance and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Frederic O'Connor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Frederic O'Connor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael Frederic O'Connor is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Employment Contracts

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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

Common questions about Michael Frederic O'Connor

Where is Michael Frederic O'Connor's law office located?
Michael Frederic O'Connor's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Williams And Connolly Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Frederic O'Connor handle?
Michael Frederic O'Connor focuses on employment, business, tax, m&a, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael Frederic O'Connor practiced law?
Michael Frederic O'Connor has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael Frederic O'Connor go to law school?
Michael Frederic O'Connor earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Michael Frederic O'Connor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1994
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995

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