Atty. Michael G. Prestia

Atty. Michael G. Prestia

Michael G. Prestia is a lawyer practicing commercial law, business law, business litigation and 17 other areas of law.

Gulfport Gulfport 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael G. Prestia at a glance

Michael G. Prestia is a Member based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Michael G. Prestia, Attorney & Counselor at Law. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wills, trademark, trusts, contracts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Supreme Court (1988), and Texas (1991). Educated at Mississippi College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1976). Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael G. Prestia is a lawyer practicing commercial law, business law, business litigation and 17 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Michael practices at Michael G. Prestia, Attorney & Counselor at Law in Gulfport, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Michael G. Prestia's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trademark Law

Michael G. Prestia is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Mississippi →

Trusts

Michael G. Prestia is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Mississippi →

Contracts

Michael G. Prestia is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Mississippi →

Probate

Michael G. Prestia is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gulfport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael G. Prestia

Where is Michael G. Prestia's law office located?
Michael G. Prestia's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The firm is Michael G. Prestia, Attorney & Counselor at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael G. Prestia handle?
Michael G. Prestia focuses on wills, trademark, trusts, contracts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Michael G. Prestia practiced law?
Michael G. Prestia has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Michael G. Prestia go to law school?
Michael G. Prestia earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Michael G. Prestia for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mississippi College of Law
- 1980
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988
Texas
Admitted: 1991

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