Atty. Michael Gary Deal

Atty. Michael Gary Deal

Michael Gary Deal is a lawyer practicing international trade law, export regulation, export compliance and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a M.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Franklin Franklin 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Gary Deal at a glance

Michael Gary Deal is a Member based in Franklin, Tennessee, practicing at Michael Deal. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and international. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma (1982), and Tennessee (2001). Educated at Johns Hopkins University M.A. International Studies Johns Hopkins University M.A. 1978 Vanderbilt University Middle Tennessee State University (B.A., 1976). Active member of Tennessee Bar Association (Member, Corporate Law and International Property Law Sections, 2001—) Oklahoma District Export Council North Alabama International Trade Association. Serands clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Gary Deal is a lawyer practicing international trade law, export regulation, export compliance and 7 other areas of law
  • Michael received a M.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Michael practices at Michael Deal in Franklin, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Gary Deal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Gary Deal 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Gary Deal is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Michael Gary Deal is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Gary Deal

Where is Michael Gary Deal's law office located?
Michael Gary Deal's law practice is located in Franklin, Tennessee. The firm is Michael Deal. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Gary Deal handle?
Michael Gary Deal focuses on business, ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Michael Gary Deal practiced law?
Michael Gary Deal has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael Gary Deal go to law school?
Michael Gary Deal earned their education at (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Michael Gary Deal for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Johns Hopkins University M.A. International Studies Johns Hopkins University M.A. 1978 Vanderbilt University Middle Tennessee State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1982
Tennessee
Admitted: 2001

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